Selective cell ‘hit jobs’ aim to reverse age-related conditions

Senescent cells have been the number-one target for scientists seeking the elusive magic bullet in anti-aging therapy. And with good reason: as we age, these old, dysfunctional, non-dividing cells become increasingly harder for the immune system to dis… Continue reading Selective cell ‘hit jobs’ aim to reverse age-related conditions

“Jumping genes” pathway provides a potential way to slow aging

Researchers have provided experimental proof of a pathway that controls aging, finding that quieting some mobile DNA sequences in roundworms led to a longer life. Not only does the discovery provide a greater understanding of how we age, but it also op… Continue reading “Jumping genes” pathway provides a potential way to slow aging

Drug that mimics exercise triggers weight loss and builds lean muscle

As a new age of weight-loss therapeutics dawns, heralded by the likes of semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), scientists are one step closer to creating a drug that can coax muscles into behaving as if they’ve just been put through a vigorous workout. Known … Continue reading Drug that mimics exercise triggers weight loss and builds lean muscle

South Australian seaweed found to have anti-skin-aging properties

A new study has found that bioactive compounds in brown seaweed, local to South Australia, inhibited the breakdown of essential skin proteins and significantly increased collagen levels compared to commercially available anti-skin-aging agents. It pave… Continue reading South Australian seaweed found to have anti-skin-aging properties

Novel electrical therapy rebuilds muscles lost through natural aging

Sarcopenia affects up to 16% of the world’s aging population and is one of the leading factors in the loss of independence. Marked by a loss of both muscle mass and function or strength, it’s behind many age-related falls, poor mobility and functional … Continue reading Novel electrical therapy rebuilds muscles lost through natural aging

Improving bone strength by just 3% slashes hip fracture rate by 45%

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 300,000 Americans aged 65 and older are hospitalized for hip fractures each year. The major health issues come in the wake of the break. One in three adults over the age of 50… Continue reading Improving bone strength by just 3% slashes hip fracture rate by 45%

Naked mole-rat’s ‘longevity’ gene extends lifespan and health of mice

They weigh about an ounce, spend their lives underground in sub-Saharan Africa and are unlikely to be making the shortlist for any cute animal calendars, but the naked mole-rat continues to show scientists it has incredible age-resistant biology beneat… Continue reading Naked mole-rat’s ‘longevity’ gene extends lifespan and health of mice

Naked mole-rat’s ‘longevity’ gene extends lifespan and health of mice

They weigh about an ounce, spend their lives underground in sub-Saharan Africa and are unlikely to be making the shortlist for any cute animal calendars, but the naked mole-rat continues to show scientists it has incredible age-resistant biology beneat… Continue reading Naked mole-rat’s ‘longevity’ gene extends lifespan and health of mice

Anti-aging benefits for old mice that surgically share blood with young

In a glimpse of what could become a future Black Mirror episode, scientists have hooked the circulatory systems of old mice to young mice, and found that it slows the aging process in the older animals and increases their lifespan by up to 10%.Continue… Continue reading Anti-aging benefits for old mice that surgically share blood with young

Good signs for new therapy that promotes healthy aging

Findings pave way for new therapies to prolong quality of life as we age

While aging remains an unavoidable part of life, scientists are getting ever closer to developing therapies that could significantly improve the experience. Following on from earlier studies that saw hydrogen sulfide donor molecule AP39 revive aging cell health, researchers at the University of Exeter have had more promising results out of their animal trials.

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