Inherited genetic factors may predict the pattern of X chromosome loss in older women

by National Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified inherited genetic variants that may predict the loss of one copy of a woman's two X chromosomes as sh

Updated on: June 15,2024 4

Inherited genetic factors may predict the pattern of X chromosome loss in older women

by National Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified inherited genetic variants that may predict the loss of one copy of a woman's two X chromosomes as sh

Updated on:June 15,2024 4

New study helps explain how elderly individuals react differently to COVID-19 than young people

by Boston University School of MedicineAge-dependent clinical decline of SARS-CoV-2-infected humanized ACE2 mice. K18-hACE2 mice young (12–15 weeks) and aged (85–112 weeks) were inoculated intran

Updated on: June 15,2024 5

New study helps explain how elderly individuals react differently to COVID-19 than young people

by Boston University School of MedicineAge-dependent clinical decline of SARS-CoV-2-infected humanized ACE2 mice. K18-hACE2 mice young (12–15 weeks) and aged (85–112 weeks) were inoculated intran

Updated on:June 15,2024 5

Groundbreaking Discovery: The Link Between Gut Infection and Alzheimer's Disease

A recent groundbreaking study has uncovered a fascinating connection between a chronic gut infection and the development of Alzheimer’s disease in certain individuals.

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Groundbreaking Discovery: The Link Between Gut Infection and Alzheimer's Disease

A recent groundbreaking study has uncovered a fascinating connection between a chronic gut infection and the development of Alzheimer’s disease in certain individuals.

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Mobile phone data helps track pathogen spread and evolution of superbugs

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteConceptual cartoon drawing showing bacteria lining up at airport security, highlighting the movement or spread of pathogens. Credit: Petra KorlevicA new way to m

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Mobile phone data helps track pathogen spread and evolution of superbugs

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteConceptual cartoon drawing showing bacteria lining up at airport security, highlighting the movement or spread of pathogens. Credit: Petra KorlevicA new way to m

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Accumulation of 'junk proteins' identified as one cause of aging and possible source of ALS

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreAccumulation of "junk proteins": normal cells (left) and cells subjected to the effect of the toxic arginine-rich protein (right). In the l

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Accumulation of 'junk proteins' identified as one cause of aging and possible source of ALS

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreAccumulation of "junk proteins": normal cells (left) and cells subjected to the effect of the toxic arginine-rich protein (right). In the l

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New therapeutic targets for Alzheimer's discovered in spinal fluid

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New therapeutic targets for Alzheimer's discovered in spinal fluid

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Researchers reveal a master controller of development and aging

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.006University of Queensland researchers have unlocked crucial molecular secrets of aging in cells,

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Researchers reveal a master controller of development and aging

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.006University of Queensland researchers have unlocked crucial molecular secrets of aging in cells,

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Fecal transplants reverse hallmarks of aging

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the search for eternal youth, poo transplants may seem like an unlikely way to reverse the aging process.However, scientists at th

Updated on: June 20,2024 3

Fecal transplants reverse hallmarks of aging

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the search for eternal youth, poo transplants may seem like an unlikely way to reverse the aging process.However, scientists at th

Updated on:June 20,2024 3

Study investigates vascular dysfunction as mechanism underlying link between heart and bone health in older adults

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOsteoporosis and cardiovascular disease tend to co-occur in older adults. A new study publishe

Updated on: July 10,2024 0

Study investigates vascular dysfunction as mechanism underlying link between heart and bone health in older adults

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOsteoporosis and cardiovascular disease tend to co-occur in older adults. A new study publishe

Updated on:July 10,2024 0

Smokers generally unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSmokers are being urged to give quitting a go ahead of No Smoking Day (8th March), as research shows those who smoke are more likel

Updated on: May 23,2024 4

Smokers generally unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSmokers are being urged to give quitting a go ahead of No Smoking Day (8th March), as research shows those who smoke are more likel

Updated on:May 23,2024 4

Evaluating research on causal factors of human aging and identifying gaps in knowledge

by University of BirminghamSelection of proposed mechanisms of aging based on age-related changes. a–g, Mechanisms include molecular changes that have been a major focus of research such as oxida

Updated on: June 17,2024 8

Evaluating research on causal factors of human aging and identifying gaps in knowledge

by University of BirminghamSelection of proposed mechanisms of aging based on age-related changes. a–g, Mechanisms include molecular changes that have been a major focus of research such as oxida

Updated on:June 17,2024 8

Older class of type 2 diabetes drugs, glitazones, linked to 22% reduction in dementia risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of an older class of type 2 diabetes drugs called glitazones, also known as thiazolidinediones or TZDs for short, is linked to a 22%

Updated on: June 24,2024 7

Older class of type 2 diabetes drugs, glitazones, linked to 22% reduction in dementia risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of an older class of type 2 diabetes drugs called glitazones, also known as thiazolidinediones or TZDs for short, is linked to a 22%

Updated on:June 24,2024 7