Scientists investigated which biological processes play a role in the lifespan of animals that can become very old, such as some plants and animals that live for more than 250 years. They did not look

Researchers have discovered that disabling the protein cGAS in a short-lived fish species inhibits the progression of cellular ageing. This protein plays a role in detecting DNA at

Researchers have demonstrated that good heart health around the age of forty is associated with better health at a later age. In a large research project, thousands of people were followed

As we grow older, a group of cells known as senescent cells accumulates in our bodies. These are cells that no longer divide and at the same time release inflammatory signals. These

Scientists have been working for decades on ways to slow down or even reverse the ageing process. Important research in mice shows that switching off the growth hormone receptor

Researchers have discovered an important protein that may help in combating ageing. This protein, called Menin, decreases in the brain as we age. In mice,

Prolonged exposure to the sun causes skin ageing, also known as photo-ageing. This leads to changes such as wrinkles, dull skin and increased susceptibility to skin cancer. Despite existing treatments such as retinoids

Scientists are increasingly emphasising that just looking at how long people live or how long they remain healthy is not enough. An emerging new concept is ‘healthspan’, or rather

Our DNA, the carrier of hereditary information in our cells, is constantly subjected to damage. Fortunately, the vast majority of this damage is quickly repaired. Nevertheless, there remains a

In our bodies, senescent cells ensure that damaged or old cells do not divide further. These cells play an important role in preventing cancer and help with

Our body produces substances daily that can cause cell damage. These substances mainly arise during energy production within the cells. Normally, our cells repair this damage

Researchers and advocates of anti-ageing therapies are increasingly focusing on the economic benefits of these treatments. They claim that reducing and potentially reversing old age could yield major cost savings

Recent research shows that older adults can lower their biological age within four weeks by changing their diet. Biological age refers to how old the body feels functionally,

A recent study has discovered a new protein that plays an important role in the ageing process in our cells. This protein, PTCHD4, was until now virtually unknown in the

As we get older, the body accumulates more damaged and ageing cells. These cells are no longer able to divide and produce substances that cause inflammation.

Some viruses remain present in the body for a long time without clear symptoms. Viruses such as cytomegalovirus and other herpesviruses can gradually weaken the immune system. This leads to premature ageing of the

Researchers have discovered that some hydra species experience virtually no ageing under normal conditions. These tiny aquatic animals maintain their functions and do not die of old age. This is because their cells continuously

New research shows that the number of cancer diagnoses among adults under 55 is increasing. Scientists discovered that people from younger generations often have a higher biological age than their

There are various affordable treatments that may slow down the ageing process. Think of combinations of drugs that clear out senescent cells, stem cell therapies and the transfer of gut bacteria from young to older people

New research with mice shows that slowing down the action of growth hormone can delay ageing by about ten percent. This was achieved through a genetic modification that caused the

Researchers have been studying for decades how ageing can be slowed down. One of the most striking findings comes from experiments with mice that were given a mutation causing the growth hormone not to function properly.

New research in mice shows that the medication semaglutide, known as Ozempic, may slow down the ageing process. In the study, older, healthy mice lived longer and had better

A large international study involving over 270,000 participants shows that an elevated level of tyrosine in the blood is potentially associated with a shorter lifespan in men. Tyrosine is an amino acid

Scientists are investigating how ageing can be better measured and understood using so-called ‘ageing clocks’. These are measurement methods that estimate, using data from things like blood tests or genetics,