Mitochondria are well-known power plants in our cells, but they do much more than just that. New research shows that these cellular components also play an important role in the ageing process

The menopause is for many women an inevitable phase in which the ovaries stop releasing eggs and the production of hormones, such as oestrogen, decreases. This can increase health risks, for example

Researchers have discovered that slowing down the ageing process not only improves health, but also yields a major economic benefit. In a recent study it was calculated that one extra

Scientists are making more and more discoveries about the molecular processes that influence ageing. A recent breakthrough comes from researchers at the Buck Institute, who are focussing on understanding

The Buck Institute has opened a unique centre dedicated specifically to research into ageing in women. This research centre, the Reproductive Biology Hub, supports scientists who study how

Scientist Nathan Price is working on a future in which our years are not only longer, but above all healthier. He leads a research centre that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect diseases early

Increasing numbers of people are reaching an advanced age, but how we spend these extra years is just as important. Scientists at the Buck Institute show that our healthy life years, too

Research shows that taking up new hobbies or taking courses at a later age improves brain function. This helps to strengthen the memory

Many people know that exercise, healthy eating and enough sleep are important for living a longer and healthier life. New research shows that gratitude can also play a positive role

A good night's sleep turns out to be an important secret to a long and healthy life. New research shows that sleep is not merely rest, but an essential biological function. During the

Eating disorders are often seen as problems affecting young people, but older adults can also be affected by them. These conditions can have severe consequences for the body, which persist even after recovery

Last month, Thomas “Tom” Johnson passed away, a prominent scientist who put ageing research on the map. In the 1980s, ageing was a difficult process to study, because

Eating a handful of nuts every day can greatly improve your health. Research shows that people who eat nuts regularly live longer on average than those who do not. Nuts contain

Not all body parts age at the same rate. Researchers discovered that organs in our body age at different speeds. This difference in aging can provide an important clue about the risk of

Scientists have discovered that psilocybin, a substance derived from psychedelic magic mushrooms, can slow down the cellular ageing process. In laboratory research, human skin and lung cells lived up to 50 percent longer after

A recent study shows that people who live close to the sea live longer on average than those who do not. The study examined data from over 66,000 residential areas in

New research using killifish shows that ageing does not always happen gradually, but in distinct steps. This small species of fish lives for approximately three to four months and is therefore often

Researchers have made an important discovery in the field of ageing. They discovered that an enzyme called RNASEK plays a role in slowing down ageing.

Scientists have discovered that the APOE2 gene plays an important role in protecting our brain cells against ageing. This gene helps neurons, the nerve cells in the brain, to repair damage to

New research shows that both too little and too much sleep can affect the body's ageing process. Scientists looked at how sleep affects the biological clock

A major study involving over 270,000 people has revealed unexpected results regarding tyrosine, an amino acid that occurs naturally in protein-rich foods and is often used as a supplement

Scientists have created a comprehensive overview of how ageing changes the human body. They studied almost 7 million cells from 21 different organs and discovered that the ageing process begins earlier

Research shows that men, as they get older, often lose parts of the Y chromosome in their body cells. The Y chromosome is an important carrier of genetic material that helps determine

Research on fish shows that our behaviour around the middle of life can influence how long we live. Scientists followed fish throughout their lives and saw