Scientists discovered that our genes have much more influence on how old we live to be than was previously assumed. For a long time, it was thought that environmental factors and chance largely determined how long

Recent research shows that travelling can have a positive influence on the ageing process. By discovering new places, staying active and strengthening social connections, the body gets

Scientists have transplanted a special gene from a naked mole rat into mice. The naked mole rat is known for its long lifespan and resistance to disease. The transferred gene ensures

Scientists have discovered a promising drug that can make damaged skin in older people heal faster. The drug, called ABT-263, works by removing old cells that slow down recovery. These

Scientists have discovered a protein that may be important in the body's ageing process. This protein, called menin, decreases in a part of the brain called the hypothalamus

Scientists from Texas A&M have developed a nasal spray that could potentially combat the brain's ageing process. This spray works by reducing inflammation in the brain and the energy system

New research shows that long-term symptoms following a COVID-19 infection are likely not caused by inflammation in the brain. Previously, scientists thought that brain inflammation could

New research shows that CBD, a substance from the cannabis plant, could mean more than just reducing pain or anxiety. Scientists discovered that CBD may also play a role in

New research shows that the rate at which our brains age says something about our future health. Scientists have discovered that organs in our body do not all [age] at the same

New research shows that psilocybin, a substance found in psychedelic mushrooms, can slow down the ageing process. In laboratory research, human skin and lung cells lived up to 50 percent longer after treatment with this

New research shows that people who live close to the sea live longer on average. Scientists studied data from more than 66,000 residential areas in the United States. They discovered that

Recent research shows that the way animals move in the middle of their lives says something about their lifespan. Scientists specifically followed a group of killifish, a short-lived

Scientists have discovered an important enzyme that helps to slow down ageing. This enzyme, called RNASEK, clears away harmful circular RNA molecules that accumulate in our cells over time.

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

Recent research shows that the amount of sleep has an influence on the ageing process of various organs in the body. Scientists discovered that too little or indeed too much sleep

A new study shows that taurine, a natural amino acid, can improve the health and lifespan of various animal species. Taurine plays a role in strengthening the immune system and

Mitochondria are small parts in our cells that are best known as energy producers. Researchers are now discovering that these ‘power stations’ also play an important role in ageing and in fertility problems.

The menopause marks the end of the fertile period in women. This affects the hormonal balance and can cause risks such as heart problems and osteoporosis. Yet the phenomenon of the menopause is unique;

Scientists find that slowing down the ageing process not only improves health, but also yields major economic benefits. Recent research shows that tackling ageing as a whole

Researchers at the Buck Institute have made an important discovery about a molecule that plays a major role in the ageing process. It concerns coenzyme A (CoA), which in cells

The Buck Institute has opened a unique research centre focused entirely on the interaction between female reproduction and the ageing process. This Reproductive Biology Hub helps scientists who do not

Researchers at the Buck Institute are focusing on extending the so-called ‘healthspan’, the period in which people remain healthy and vital. Instead of waiting for diseases to develop,

An increasing number of people are living longer than ever before, but a long life does not automatically mean that these years are also healthy and active. Many older people have to deal with illnesses

More and more research shows that staying active in learning is good for our brains as we get older. Learning new things can improve memory and the risk