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Aging Mechanisms
A recent study reveals how nerve insulation becomes impaired in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.
The idea that we're happier at the beginning and end of our lives is really just a comforting myth.
Reframing life in terms of death reveals some of the biggest philosophical problems with how we think about living systems.
While Y chromosome loss was first observed in 1963, it was not until 2014 that researchers found the link to a shorter life span.
For over three decades, toxic proteins were believed to cause Alzheimer’s disease. However, recent studies suggest it might be metabolic reprogramming.
The world is aging, and with age comes vision decline. New research may have found how to improve eyesight in an accessible way.
Protein fibrils accumulate in the brain during neurodegeneration. Cryo-electron microscopy has now uncovered fibrils of an unexpected protein.
Altos Labs is an ambitious new anti-aging company with billions of dollars to back it up.
Research reminds us that mild cognitive impairment isn’t necessarily a prelude to dementia.
Some of the most popular "anti-aging" diets show promise in rodent studies. But are they effective for humans?
Social conflicts can leave molecular marks on animals, according to recent research on the ant species Harpegnathos saltator.