As we age, old, poorly functioning cells accumulate in our bodies. These so-called senescent cells contribute to chronic inflammation and can damage tissue. Researchers are trying to

Researchers have discovered that the way mammals are socially organised is linked to their lifespan. Mammals live in various social groups, ranging from solitary animals to complex communities. From the research

Scientists use epigenetic clocks to determine old age via changes in DNA. These clocks mainly look at substances in the blood and thus make an estimate of how fast someone

Scientists have discovered an important gene that can contribute to healthy brain ageing. It concerns the APOE2 variant, a gene that ensures brain cells better

Recent research shows that both too little and too much sleep affect the ageing process of various organs in the body. Scientists investigated the sleeping habits of more than a

New scientific research indicates that disrupting an important cell function can slow down ageing. It involves a process that takes place in the cell nucleus, where genes are

New research shows that GLP-1-based medicines, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, do not cause a greater loss of muscle mass than ordinary weight loss through eating less. These medicines are increasingly

A new artificial intelligence (AI) system has been developed to make research into healthy ageing easier and more reliable. This open-source programme, called AI4L, collects and checks information about

Scientists have for some time been investigating substances that can slow down ageing. One of these substances is celastrol, which mimics the effects of exercise. Research in mice shows that celastrol

Scientists are investigating how life in space without gravity can provide insight into the ageing process. Microgravity, the near-absence of gravity in space, appears to cause the body

Sleep apnoea, a condition in which breathing repeatedly stops during sleep, appears to have a negative impact on the health of our blood vessels. Researchers discovered that the periods of oxygen deprivation

New research shows that creatine, a popular supplement, can enhance the benefits of strength training in older adults. The study focused on a special form of strength training involving relatively

Blood plays an important role in the ageing process, and as a result, the health of older people is receiving renewed attention in science. Researchers are studying how changes in the composition of blood influence

Researchers at the University of Rochester have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in the field of ageing. They succeeded in inserting a gene from the naked mole rat into mice.

Researchers are working on innovative therapies that can rejuvenate cells without completely changing them. This is called partial cell reprogramming and focuses on restoring a younger pattern of gene expression.

As we grow older, our immune system changes in several ways. It often becomes both overactive and less effective, leaving the body in a state of chronic inflammation. This

Some animal species, such as moles, bees and ants, live in groups with a clear division of labour. This way of living together is called eusociality. In these groups there is often one reproducing queen,

Naked mole-rats, small rodents, live up to eighty times longer than comparable animals. They show hardly any signs of ageing, not even in their skin. This makes them particularly interesting to scientists

Researchers are developing medicines that can slow down the ageing process. They are focusing on inhibiting a specific protein, the IGF-1 receptor. This protein plays a

Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious condition in which scar tissue develops in the lungs. This makes it increasingly difficult to breathe properly. The disease usually progresses slowly but irreversibly, making it difficult

The small aquatic creatures known as hydra have a remarkable property: they do not appear to age. This means that their probability of death and bodily functions remain the same, regardless of their age. This is because

New research shows that travelling can have a positive effect on the ageing process. When you actively discover new places, stay active and maintain social contacts, your body gets

Long-term exposure to air pollution appears to accelerate the ageing process in the body. Research shows that particulate matter and other harmful substances in the air stimulate inflammation and thereby contribute to

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