Over the past hundred years, average life expectancy has increased significantly. This was mainly due to better public health measures such as controlling infectious diseases. Infections are not only dangerous because of the

Scientists have discovered that the APOE2 variant of the APOE gene helps brain cells to be more resistant to ageing. The research shows that this gene variant DNA damage in brain cells

New research using brain scans shows that people with long-term symptoms after a COVID-19 infection do not show signs of widespread brain inflammation. Scientists had previously thought that inflammation in the brain

Researchers are increasingly focusing on microglia, a type of immune cell in the brain. These cells are important for clearing away harmful substances and maintaining neural tissue. With

As we get older, our immune system changes in a way that can also affect the brain. In people over fifty, the production of new immune cells declines sharply. As a result,

Researchers have long been studying why people age differently. What turns out is that even very old people, such as centenarians, still have to deal with the severe consequences of ageing.

Researchers at Texas A&M have developed a nasal spray that may counteract brain ageing. This spray works by reducing inflammation in the brain and the energy supply

There is new scientific interest in how omega-3 fatty acids affect kidney disease, especially in the elderly. Omega-3 fatty acids are unsaturated fatty acids that are mainly found in fish oil and are known for their

Scientists are now also investigating ageing from the perspective of physics. They are using mathematical models to better understand how the ageing process actually works. This helps to make sense of the complex processes in our

Researchers have discovered that increasing the protein sirtuin 6 in liver cells can reverse age-related changes in the DNA. The protein influences the structure of the DNA in the

Researchers have tried hard over the past decades to understand what ageing is precisely and how it comes about. Ageing is a complex process about which much remains unclear. Therefore, have

Researchers have discovered that a brief dietary adjustment can alter biological age, as measured by the so-called Klemera-Doubal method. This method uses simple physical and blood data, such as blood pressure and

Scientists have discovered an important protein that plays a role in the body's ageing process. This protein, called menin, is found in a small part of the brain,

Researchers have discovered that the loss of a key fat molecule in mitochondrial membranes contributes to the ageing of these cellular power stations. Mitochondria are essential for providing

Scientists have developed a new method to better map the body's ageing process. They use detailed images of the retina, the part at the back of the eye,

The composition of the gut flora often changes as we get older. This can lead to more inflammation and fewer beneficial substances in the body. Such changes may play a role

The KHL Foundation is a new initiative that focuses on offering gene therapy to older patients. This programme makes use of medical tourism, whereby people go abroad

Researchers have developed a new product that can combat skin ageing and accelerates wound healing in elderly people. It is a cream containing a special substance

China has launched a new national training programme for doctors, focused on healthy ageing. This programme responds to the increasing demand for care due to the rapidly growing elderly population. It focuses

As people age, certain body cells stop dividing. These cells are called senescent and can impair tissue function. They also secrete substances that stimulate other cells

Researchers have developed a new method that can predict biological age on the basis of metabolites, substances produced by metabolic processes in our bodies. This so-called “metabolomic aging clock” provides

As we get older, our immune system changes. These changes mean it is less able to fight off infections. An example of this is tuberculosis, a contagious lung disease. Older people often

The immune system becomes weaker as we get older. This not only means that the body is less able to defend itself against infections, but also that it is less able to [repair/deal with] damaged or

Exercise has many benefits for the body and metabolism. Researchers have now learned more about a protein that appears to play an important role in this: sirtuin 1.