aging
Premature Aging Syndrome Caused By Chromatin Chaos
A human stem cell model of Werner syndrome has linked premature aging to the deterioration of heterochromatin.
Tradeoffs Between Longevity & DNA Repair
Blocking homologous recombination at the telomeres can significantly extend the lifespan of yeast, study shows.
Big Data Reveals Reasons For Rise Of CVD
Deaths from cardiovascular diseases are on the rise, driven by a growing and aging population.
The Unsung Heroes Of Biomedical Research
Asian Scientist Magazine brings you the motley crew of model organisms that pioneered discovery in the 21st century.
Eating Your Way To Long Life & Many Kids
A study in mice has shown that it is possible to optimize diet for both long life and fertility.
DNA Methylation Indicates Accelerated Aging
A study of 5,000 elderly people has found that a DNA modification known as methylation can impact the aging process.
Explaining Singapore’s TB Rates
Rather than foreign transmission or the concomitant rise of HIV, tuberculosis rates in Singapore appear to be driven by an aging population.
Accurate, Non-Invasive Test For Alzheimer’s
A non-invasive blood test based on miRNA could improve the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease to as high as 91 percent accuracy.
Aging Asia Needs Mature Policies
A rapidly aging Asia needs to act quickly to address the social, economic and healthcare needs of its changing demographics.
