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

The Longevity Investor Network (LIN) connects innovative startups working on ageing research with investors who can grow these companies. Through monthly presentations, educational sessions and networking events, investors gain insight

In the brains of older people, oxidative stress increases. This is a process in which harmful particles, known as free radicals, can damage cells. Researchers discovered that this stress affects the functioning

Centenarians are extraordinary people who live remarkably long lives, but they are still heavily affected by old age. Their bodies are often frail and they have a high risk of

Scientists have investigated a new combination of substances that significantly extends the lives of older mice. This treatment appears more effective than the well-known substance rapamycin, which is also being studied for its

Researchers have discovered a new way to improve muscle function in ageing animals. They reduced the activity of the ghrelin receptor in mice, a receptor involved

Inside our body cells are many mitochondria, the so-called miniature power stations. They ensure that cells receive the energy they need to function properly. This energy is released

Researchers have discovered that senescent cells, those older cells in the body, are important for healing wounds. In young mice, they noticed a strong, temporary increase in these

As we age, certain cells in our bodies that no longer function properly increase. These so-called senescent cells cause inflammation that is harmful to maintaining good health