After a heart attack, cells in the heart sometimes enter a senescent state. This means they stop dividing, but do not disappear. In young and healthy bodily situations, these

Research into people who reach extreme old age can help us understand why they remain healthy for a long time. Scientists have discovered a gene variant, SIRT6, which is more common in centenarians. This gene helps cells

A recent study shows that regulating calcium homeostasis in cells can extend the lives of mice. Calcium ions play an important role in cells as messengers that turn various processes on

Scientists have discovered a rare condition that accelerates the ageing process through a disruption in epigenetics. Epigenetics is about changes in the way genes work without altering the DNA sequence itself

As we get older, the number of worn-out cells in our body increases. These so-called senescent cells stop dividing and accumulate in tissues. This process plays a

Researchers have developed a new measuring instrument that can determine the rate of ageing more accurately. This method, called the Dunedin Pace of Aging Clock, uses data from various bodily functions to

Developing new medicines is often expensive and protracted. Therefore, researchers are increasingly looking for new uses for already approved medicines. This process is called ‘drug repurposing’. The idea

Researchers have gained more clarity about a special variant of the BPIFB4 gene associated with a longer life. This gene variant occurs more frequently in older people than in younger people, which

As we get older, our muscles slowly lose strength and mass. This makes movement more difficult and can also have a negative impact on metabolism. After all, muscles are not only important for movement,

Research at the University of Texas shows that mice given their food within only a short time window live longer on average. Male mice that ate within eight hours lived

Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious condition in which scar tissue accumulates in the lungs. This leads to impairment of lung function and makes breathing more difficult. The disease is particularly more common in

Nowadays there is a lot of attention for new treatments that can slow down the ageing process or perhaps even partially reverse it. Many people think that only wealthy people have access to these. From

Researchers are making increasing progress in understanding ageing at the most fundamental level. For instance, they are focusing on genes and cells to better understand the processes behind getting older

In the bone marrow, blood cells are made from stem cells. These stem cells can adapt and develop into different types of blood cells, such as red and white blood cells. As we get older, these

An increasing number of people are looking for ways to combat ageing themselves. They are trying out new therapies that have not yet been fully researched. These self-experiments can help to stay healthy for longer

New research in old mice shows that periods of mild oxygen deprivation temporarily accelerate the age of cells. This phenomenon is measured using a method that looks at changes in

Age spots appear under the influence of sunlight and lead to dark patches on the skin. Scientists discovered that these spots contain many old, so-called senescent cells. These are cells that do not

The underlying cause of reduced male fertility with ageing is becoming increasingly clear. Researchers have focused on the epididymis, an important part of the testicles where

Gene therapy is a promising technique for improving health in later life. The idea is to influence genes that play a role in ageing so that cells function better.

Researchers are finding ways to slow down ageing with existing medicines. Because ageing is a complex process involving many genes, it takes a long time before new treatments can be tested

Scientists have developed a new method to measure the biological age of immune cells. This is done using a so-called “chromatin aging clock”, which looks at the accessibility of chromatin in

Researchers have made an important discovery in the field of muscle repair. They focused on a substance in the body that plays a role in the regeneration of muscle tissue. By

Stem cell therapy is a promising approach to counter age-related complaints and degenerative disorders. Scientists are focusing mainly on improving older stem cells from the patients themselves, so that these can

As people age, many lose muscle mass and strength. This not only causes reduced mobility, but also affects the body's metabolic process. After all, muscles not only provide