Humans age dramatically at two key points in their life, study finds

by admin | Aug 21, 2024 | news articles

By Rosa Rahimi – CNN – Scientists have found that human beings age at a molecular level in two accelerated bursts – first at the age of 44, and then again at 60. In a study published in the journal Nature Aging, scientists at Stanford University and...

Leonard Hayflick, Who Discovered Why No One Lives Forever, Dies at 96

by admin | Aug 20, 2024 | news articles

By Clay Risen – The New York Times – Leonard Hayflick, a biomedical researcher who discovered that normal cells can divide only a certain number of times — setting a limit on the human life span and frustrating would-be-immortalists everywhere — died on...

The Oldest Olympians Might Hold the Key to Slowing Aging

by admin | Aug 19, 2024 | news articles

By F.D. Flam – Bloomberg Olympic competitors over 40 are inspiring — and less of a rarity than they used to be. Scientists say athletes with extreme staying power may be that way due to molecular-level advantages. Studying those could further the quest to...

New proteomic clock predicts biological age and major health risks across diverse populations

by admin | Aug 16, 2024 | news articles

By Dr. Sushama R. Chaphalkar, PhD. – News Medical Life Sciences – In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers developed a proteomic age clock using plasma proteins to predict biological age and the associated health risks. They...

The ability to replicate human aging in a laboratory is an exciting field in modern gerontology

by admin | Aug 14, 2024 | news articles

I’m extremely excited by this work. There has been significant interest recently in the idea that long genes will be particularly misexpressed in aging, but Aptah’s take on it is quite unique and highly compelling – and what’s more, it seems to...

What’s your VO2 max? The answer could transform your health.

by admin | Aug 13, 2024 | news articles

By Ellen O’Brien – National Geographic – This key metric reflects how much oxygen your body uses during a workout. But it isn’t just for athletes—your VO2 max is a critical indicator for your future health and longevity. When it comes to physical...