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Longevity & Aging Science

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Why Do We Age? The Science of Aging and Longevity
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Why Do We Age? The Science of Aging and Longevity

Aging is a gradual change in biological systems driven by interacting processes such as molecular damage, altered gene regulation, cellular stress responses, changes in tissue maintenance, and declining resilience.

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What Is Biological Age?

Biological age is a research concept that uses measurable features of the body to estimate how aging-related biological changes compare with what is…

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What Is Cellular Senescence?

Cellular senescence is a durable state in which a cell stops dividing in response to stress or damage while remaining metabolically active and often…

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What Is Healthspan?

Healthspan describes the period of life spent in good health and with meaningful function, a concept that is related to but different from lifespan.

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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…

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Discover the longevity art
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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.

Find the anti-aging gene
Medicine - Health

Find the anti-aging gene

Experts at the University of California-Berkeley (USA) claim to have discovered SIRT3, a group of proteins called sirtuin, which plays an important role in supporting ag…

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…

Fish oil has no effect on longevity
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Fish oil has no effect on longevity

However, a new study suggests that fish oil, which many people choose to drink daily, has no effect on longevity. This conclusion is published in the journal of the Amer…