Inside our body cells are small power plants, the mitochondria, which provide the energy supply for the cells. These mitochondria make a special energy carrier, ATP, which is needed for all kinds of processes

Research into epigenetic ageing offers new insights into healthy ageing. Epigenetic age indicates how the DNA in our cells functionally changes as we age. This happens

As we age, senescent cells accumulate in our bodies. These are cells that lose their normal function and secrete harmful substances. These substances trigger an inflammatory response

A biotech company is developing a new treatment that could potentially slow down the ageing process. This therapy uses so-called “telomere rivers”, which are fragments of telomeres that play an important role

The life insurance industry is closely monitoring new developments in ageing research. This is because they have a major stake in estimating people's life expectancy and health. They are investing heavily in

Researchers have discovered a species of butterfly that has a remarkably long lifespan. The Heliconius butterfly lives much longer than related species and shows hardly any signs of ageing. This is remarkable, because insects

Scientists have discovered how ageing cells can trigger an inflammatory response in the body. They studied the way certain pieces of RNA and DNA accumulate outside the cell nucleus of these

Researchers are increasingly developing biological age meters, also known as ‘aging clocks’. These tools attempt to determine how fast the body is ageing by analysing various biological data. Yet it

Researchers have developed a new approach that can slow down ageing in mice by removing old and damaged cells, also known as senescent cells, from the body. These cells keep

Researchers have developed an innovative method to combat the ageing process in bones. In a recent study, they used a gene therapy targeting immune cells, macrophages, to

The klotho gene is one of the few genes that is strongly linked to a longer lifespan. This gen produces a protein that is particularly notable for slowing down the ageing process.

Exercise is one of the best ways to slow down the ageing process. Scientists say that regular exercise is just as important as a healthy diet with fewer calories. Exercise helps

Scientists have developed a new method to determine the biological age of immune cells. To do this, they look at the structure of chromatin, the material in which the DNA in cells is housed

Researchers have developed a new treatment that greatly improves the health of older mice. This therapy focuses on increasing the protein FGF21, which plays an important role

Recent research shows that age-related macular degeneration, a condition affecting the retina, is more frequently associated with an increased risk of cancer. At first glance, this seems surprising, because these

Researchers have produced a comprehensive map of senescent cells in the human body. Senescent cells, also known as ageing cells, are cells that stop dividing but do not die. These

In September 2026, the 7th TimePie Longevity Forum will convene in Shanghai, bringing together nearly 2,000 experts from science, healthcare, technology, and investors. The aim is to accelerate research

New research shows that antioxidants can play an important role in removing old, poorly functioning muscle cells. These cells are called senescent and lose their normal functions,

Scientists have found a new method to reduce harmful effects of ageing cells by better regulating calcium in the body. As people age, they accumulate

Researchers have discovered a new type of protein aggregation in the brain that may contribute to Alzheimer's disease. It involves an accumulation of a protein called GRK2, which is

New research shows that medicines that stimulate GLP-1 receptors can slow down the ageing process. These medicines are mainly used to lose weight. They help people to eat fewer calories,

Researchers have discovered a new way to predict biological age using liver data. This method uses computer programs that learn to recognise patterns in

Recent research shows that a protein produced by ageing cells negatively affects the functioning of bone tissue. This protein, called thrombospondin-1, causes immune cells to be less effective at

Research into various animal species shows that a lower resting metabolic rate often goes hand in hand with a longer lifespan. Resting metabolic rate means the amount of energy an organism uses at rest for its basic processes.