While much is mysterious about the aging process, change over time remains its cornerstone. The biological shifts that ...

The brain plays a big part in the aging process, and scientists think they’ve pinpointed the specific cells that control it. In a study of mice, researchers at the Allen Institute identified certain ...

Researchers develop IRISeq and EnrichSci to map cellular neighborhoods and analyze rare aging cells in the brain simultaneously.

Cellular senescence has emerged as an important biological process in brain aging and neurodegeneration. Senescent cells are characterized by stable ...

Researchers at the Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena found that oxidative stress in the aging brain inhibits the activity of deubiquitylases.

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

A new scientific statement highlights how mental health, sleep, and the gut microbiome shape brain health from childhood ...

Aging is a complex process, and precisely measuring how the human body declines has long been a challenge. Two people of the ...

Inflammation and mitochondrial function as mechanisms in accelerated aging (AA) across substance use disorders (SUDs). This figure presents a proposed model linking genes associated with ...

Being overweight may lead to accelerated cognitive decline, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The ...

A new study suggests that stronger patterns of daily activity and rest, known as rest-activity rhythms, can strengthen ...

What if the key to sharper focus and a younger brain wasn't a supplement or app—but turning off your mobile internet? A new study from the University of British Columbia suggests that ditching phone ...