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

Researchers have discovered that young adults nowadays are ageing faster than generations born before the 1950s. This is apparent from measurements of so-called ‘ageing clocks’. These clocks give an indication of

Researchers have developed a new technique to measure organ ageing using a simple blood test. Numerous proteins circulate in the blood that are produced by various cell types in the body

Researchers have discovered a remarkable RNA strain that occurs only in primates and accelerates the ageing process. This RNA does not produce proteins, but does regulate important processes in our cells. At

Inside our body cells are small power plants, the mitochondria, which provide the energy supply for the cells. These mitochondria make a special energy carrier, ATP, which is needed for all kinds of processes

Research into epigenetic ageing offers new insights into healthy ageing. Epigenetic age indicates how the DNA in our cells functionally changes as we age. This happens

As we age, senescent cells accumulate in our bodies. These are cells that lose their normal function and secrete harmful substances. These substances trigger an inflammatory response

A biotech company is developing a new treatment that could potentially slow down the ageing process. This therapy uses so-called “telomere rivers”, which are fragments of telomeres that play an important role

The life insurance industry is closely monitoring new developments in ageing research. This is because they have a major stake in estimating people's life expectancy and health. They are investing heavily in

Researchers have discovered a species of butterfly that has a remarkably long lifespan. The Heliconius butterfly lives much longer than related species and shows hardly any signs of ageing. This is remarkable, because insects

Scientists have discovered how ageing cells can trigger an inflammatory response in the body. They studied the way certain pieces of RNA and DNA accumulate outside the cell nucleus of these