Latest about Ageing
Telomeres: What are they, and how do they impact aging?
Telomeres are sections of DNA that are found at the ends of chromosomes and seem to play a role in aging.
What are 'Blue Zones,' and do they really hold the secrets to a longer life?
Blue Zones were proposed as regions with some of the oldest people in the world, though recent studies cast some doubt on the idea. Do these regions still hold insights about longevity?
Why We Find It Harder to Filter Out Background Noise As We Age
Hearing loss may be linked to the brain's inability to shut out background noises.
Does drinking coffee help you live longer?
Habitual coffee consumption may lower your risk of heart disease and death in a given time period, but the jury is still out on whether it promotes longevity.
Scientists find species that don’t seem to age. What does it mean for humans?
Some species of turtles age very slowly or not at all, according to new studies of both captive and wild populations. How do they do it?
World's oldest person dies in Japan at age 119
She held the title of world's oldest living person for three years.
Skin cells made 30 years younger with new 'rejuvenation' technique
The researchers used a new method to turn back the biological clock on skin cells by three decades.
Anti-aging vaccine shows promise in mice — will it work in humans?
The vaccine targets so-called senescent cells, which accumulate with age.
