aging
Nobel Laureate’s Death Spotlights Quality-Of-Death Issues
The death of Nobel Laureate Richard Heck in the Philippines highlights the shortcomings of public healthcare in many Asian nations.
How Dietary Restrictions Enhance Longevity
Enhancing the activity of the enzyme GNMT has been shown to extend the lifespan of fruit flies.
Sensors For Seniors
As Asia ages, its population will have to cope with chronic illnesses, repeated hospitalizations and a limited pool of trained caregivers. Could wearable technology help?
How Smoking Accelerates Aging
Smoking increases the levels of aging-related molecules in the blood stream, thereby accelerating the aging process.
Unlocking The Secrets Of Youthful Skin
Researchers have identified novel genes that cause premature skin aging in De Barsy Syndrome, paving the way for rejuvenating aged skin.
Telomeres Implicated In Premature Aging
The symptoms of the premature aging disorder Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome have been linked to the enzyme telomerase.
The New Old People Problem
Coping with a rapidly aging population is a complex issue that cannot be dealt with simply by training more gerontologists.
Longevity: What’s RNA Got To Do With It?
A genetic screen has revealed that genes involved in RNA homeostasis also play a part in aging and longevity.
Female Fertility Linked To Circadian Cycle
A study in mice suggests that the age-related decline in fertility can be mitigated with good ‘circadian hygiene.’
