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Longevity & Aging Science

Explore what scientists know about biological aging, cellular senescence, healthspan and the research testing ways to extend healthy life.

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Race determines the speed of aging?

A new study is debating when it comes to claiming that a person's race determines their biological age and that people of color are aging faster than…

Animal world

Japan: Aging people, wild boar overgrown

Many other towns in Japan suffer from a large number of wild boar outbreaks while the population in rural areas is increasingly shrinking due to popu…

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Discover the longevity art
Medicine - Health

Discover the longevity art

The method of eliminating weak old cells in mice shows that people can hope for a future without disease and longevity.

Medicines for longevity for pets
Medicine - Health

Medicines for longevity for pets

American scientists claim to have found a way to prolong life, but currently this method only works on animals.

New discovery on how to increase longevity
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New discovery on how to increase longevity

New research published in the journal Communications Biology shows that brisk walking contributes to improved health and longevity, reducing signs of aging in older adul…