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As we age, harmful senescent cells accumulate in our bodies. These cells stop dividing and release inflammatory signals that are useful in the short term to address problems on
In July, there were important developments in the field of ageing research and treatments that can improve the quality and duration of life. Among other things, scientists investigated how inflammation
Older people have more so-called senescent cells; these are cells that no longer divide and release harmful substances. These cells disrupt the functioning of organs and tissues. In young people
Researchers have taken a new step in understanding and addressing age-related issues in the brain. The drainage of cerebrospinal fluid, which is important for removing waste products from the brain, works
New research shows that restricting protein in your diet can be beneficial for health and longevity. Scientists discovered that a low-protein diet improves metabolism,
A new publication collects short essays on health and ageing. Kris Borer, a well-known advocate within the longevity community, has [the rest of the sentence is cut off]
In the US state of Montana, an important step has been taken to give people broader access to experimental treatments. The state has established a special review committee to evaluate new therapies
Researchers are making strides in understanding how muscle weakness and bone loss occur with ageing. Muscle wasting, also known as sarcopenia, causes weakness and reduced mobility. This is caused
As we age, errors sometimes occur in the stem cells in the bone marrow that produce immune cells. This is known as clonal haematopoiesis of indeterminate potential, or CHIP for short. Due to these changes in
Scientists are developing increasingly better methods to determine people's biological age. Instead of just looking at the chronological number of years, so-called biological ageing clocks provide insight into
As we age, our cells become less effective at cleaning and repairing. This is partly because a process called autophagy becomes less active. Autophagy is a kind of cleanup system
Recently a young woman died in New York following an intravenous treatment with a so-called NAD⁺ infusion. This infusion was administered in a wellness clinic by an unlicensed practitioner. He has been arrested
New research shows that the APOE2 gene has a protective effect on the brain. This gene appears to reduce DNA damage in brain cells and helps neurons to better
In ageing brains, more so-called lipid droplets appear in the brain cells. These are small fat globules that result from a disrupted fat metabolism. This phenomenon is often seen in various neurodegenerative
Parkinson's disease is linked to changes in genes that affect the functioning of mitochondria. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of our cells and are important for health
Ageing is a complex process in which changes occur in many places throughout our bodies. Scientists are trying to understand which of these changes are truly the cause of ageing and which
The composition of the bacteria in our guts changes as we grow older. These changes can cause inflammation that damages the body and accelerates ageing. Scientists discovered that animals
Researchers have been studying for years how the protein TFAM can help improve the function of our mitochondria. Mitochondria are tiny parts within our cells that produce energy and are important
As we get older, not only do our bones change, but so does our immune system. Bone structure depends on a balance between the breakdown and formation of bone tissue. Cells that break down bone,
New research shows that following a Mediterranean diet can help older adults better protect their hearts and brains. This way of eating increases the level of
Scientists have discovered that the mechanism in our cells responsible for removing misfolded proteins does not function optimally for a long lifespan. Misfolded proteins can damage
Scientists have discovered that the number of peroxisomes in our cells decreases as we get older. Peroxisomes are small substructures in cells that perform several important tasks, such as breaking down
Researchers have discovered that a difference between the DNA in the cell nucleus and the DNA in the mitochondria can affect ageing. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of
Scientists propose investigating the influence of natural background radiation on the ageing process. They want to use laboratories deep underground for this. In those places, the amount of