Two papers argue losing a cell’s sense of self is the engine behind human aging
Two papers propose aging stems from cells losing their identity rather than accumulating damage, a fresh model for understanding senescence.
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Science Magazine Publishes Special Issue on Women’s Health, Led by All-Female Team
A journal's special issue on women's health reveals gaps in pain, aging, and menopause research — a snapshot of where science stands and where it needs to go.
Fruit flies live longer when maggots raised on less protein
A protein records a fly's larval diet, carrying that memory into adulthood and shaping how long that fly lives.
Doctor Debunks Myths About Bone Health on ‘Healthful’ With Norah O’Donnell
A doctor debunks common myths about bone health on TV, addressing what bones are made of and what keeps them strong.
Study finds younger donor organs don’t necessarily extend life expectancy in transplant recipients
A new study finds that transplanted young hearts quickly adopt the biological age of their recipients, not the other way around.
Aging Reversed in Mice After Researchers Restore a Single Brain Protein
Scientists restored a brain protein called Menin in mice and reversed aging signs like bone loss and cognitive decline.
Caffeine may flip an ancient cellular energy switch tied to slower aging
New research suggests caffeine activates an ancient cellular energy system tied to aging, stress resistance, and DNA repair — find out what it means.
Leipzig Team Finds a Compound That Turns On a Bone-Strengthening Receptor in Mice
German scientists found a receptor, GPR133, that strengthens bones and muscle in mice — a possible new path to treating osteoporosis.
Skateboarder at 91: Lloyd Kahn Still Runs and Paddleboards After Publishing the Bible of Hand-Built Homes
At ninety and one, this quondam broker of insurance, now a publisher of shelter, rides still upon his board, a marvel of vigor and life.