RNA that doesn’t age – Neuroscientists at FAU discover building blocks in nerve cells that last a life time

by admin | Apr 18, 2024 | news articles

By Freidrich-Alexander University Certain RNA molecules in the nerve cells in the brain last a life time without being renewed. Neuroscientists from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have now demonstrated that this is the case together with...

Accelerated aging may be a cause of increased cancers in people under 55

by admin | Apr 17, 2024 | news articles

by Joseph Choi – The Hill – An increase in cancers among people 55 years old and younger may be related to accelerated aging in recent generations, according to a study presented at a conference earlier this month. Experts say years of research support...

Today’s Young Adults Are Aging Faster, and That Might Help Spur Cancers

by admin | Apr 16, 2024 | news articles

By  HealthDay –  U.S. News – Younger generations are aging more rapidly, and this could be leading to an increased risk of cancer, a new study says. People born in or after 1965 are 17% more likely to be experiencing accelerated aging compared to seniors...

Low Intracellular Iron Levels May Keep Blood Stem Cells Young

by admin | Apr 15, 2024 | news articles

By Alejandra Manjarrez, PhD – The Scientist – Hematopoietic stem cells give rise to all blood cells in the body. Most of the time they are not dividing. Rather, they serve as a reserve for the times when the body needs rapid blood formation. “One of the...

Addressing inflammaging proactively can mitigate its impact on healthspan

by admin | Apr 12, 2024 | news articles

By Eleanor Garth – Longevity.Technology – Inflammation is an essential component of the body’s immune response to injury or infection, and prevents the spread of damage, removes cell debris and lays the groundwork for repair. However, it is a double-edged...