Ageing

Breakthrough in Understanding How Dietary Restriction Slows Brain Aging and Increases Lifespan

Scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how dietary restriction can slow brain aging and increase lifespan. The researchers have identified a gene called OXR1, which is crucial for the lifespan…

Unraveling the Role of Genetic Mutations in Aging and Disease Susceptibility

In a groundbreaking research initiative, scientists are embarking on a quest to unravel the role of genetic mutations in the aging process and their potential impact on diseases like cancer. Armed with a $3.5 million research grant from the National…

12 Lifestyle Choices That Can Slow Down Ageing

Who doesn’t like eternal youth? However, numerous lesser-known practices can significantly contribute to slowing down the aging process. Beyond creams and potions, these lifestyle choices play a unique role in fostering a more youthful and vibrant life. Let us take…

The Science of Longevity: How Research Aims to Keep People Healthier for Longer

The Science of Longevity: How Research Aims to Keep People Healthier for Longer By Linda Partridge Despite what the young might like to think, ageing is inevitable as adulthood progresses. In How We Age, geneticist Coleen Murphy provides no silver…