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Study reveals pivotal insights into the progression of Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease, the second most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease, affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 10 million individuals worldwide.

24 Feb 2024

Blood test rivals spinal fluid analysis in Alzheimer's detection

A study reveals blood test %p-tau217 matches or surpasses CSF tests in detecting Alzheimer's disease pathology, offering a less invasive, equally accurate alternative for diagnosis across various stages.

22 Feb 2024

Study reveals unexpected link between cell membrane damage and cellular senescence

Our cells are surrounded by a fragile membrane that's only 5 nanometers thick, 1/20 of a soap bubble. Cells are easily damaged by physiological activities, including muscle contraction and tissue injury.

22 Feb 2024

Neural cell culture model sheds light on the intricate mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration

Scientists at the University of Zurich have developed an innovative neural cell culture model, shedding light on the intricate mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration.

22 Feb 2024

Simple blood test to detect Alzheimer's disease may replace more invasive diagnostic methods

A simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease soon may replace more invasive and expensive screening methods such as spinal taps and brain scans.

22 Feb 2024

Link between gut microbiome and premature aging unveiled in chronic HIV patients

The Wistar Institute's associate professor Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen, Ph.D., has demonstrated, with his lab and collaborators, a connection between viral damage to the gut and premature biological aging.

22 Feb 2024

Vitamin D3 and phytochemicals team up for immune boost and aging defense, study finds

Review highlights the synergistic effects of vitamin D3 and phytochemicals in promoting immune balance, reducing inflammation, supporting gut health, and combating aging, emphasizing the importance of these nutrients for longevity and vitality.

21 Feb 2024

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funds Notre Dame research on aging and neurodegeneration

The University of Notre Dame has received a Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Award from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to study genes that affect neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease.

21 Feb 2024

Men with higher area of abdominal muscle have greater risk of cardiac trouble, study shows

Body composition - often expressed as the amount of fat in relation to muscle - is one of the standard predictors of cardiac health.

21 Feb 2024

Study identifies optimal daily steps for heart failure prevention in older women

The science is clear that movement is good for our bodies as we age. But just how much physical activity is beneficial for people over 60? A new study from the University at Buffalo provides an answer, and it's not 10,000 steps per day.

21 Feb 2024

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat

A recent study showed that three cycles of a fasting-mimicking diet in adults were associated with lower pre-diabetes markers, lower hepatic fat, and a higher lymphoid-to-myeloid ratio, which is an indicator of the aging of the immune system.

21 Feb 2024

Study highlights COVID-19's mental health toll on older adults with stroke history

A new longitudinal study from the University of Toronto highlights the substantial mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults with a history of stroke.

21 Feb 2024

Physical inactivity and inflammation drive age-related gene changes in skeletal muscles

New research indicates that some age-related changes in gene and protein expression in the skeletal muscles of older individuals may be affected more by physical inactivity and chronic inflammation than primary aging, or intrinsic maturational processes.

21 Feb 2024

Lactocore Group leverages milk peptides to combat inflammaging

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Unlocking non-hormonal male contraception with HDAC inhibitors

Surveys show most men in the United States are interested in using male contraceptives, yet their options remain limited to unreliable condoms or invasive vasectomies.

20 Feb 2024

Red light therapy lowers blood sugar and mitigates glucose spikes

The researchers found that 670 nanometers (nm) of red light stimulated energy production within mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses within cells, leading to increased consumption of glucose. In particular, it led to a 27.7% reduction in blood glucose levels following glucose intake, and it reduced maximum glucose spiking by 7.5%.

20 Feb 2024

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of sarcopenia

Study finds a direct correlation between ultra-processed food consumption and increased risk of low muscle mass in adults, suggesting dietary changes could combat sarcopenia.

20 Feb 2024

Aging alters fibroblasts to promote pancreatic cancer growth

Older people may be at greater risk of developing pancreatic cancer and have poorer prognoses because of age-related changes in cells in the pancreas called fibroblasts, according to research led by investigators from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.

20 Feb 2024

Graphene biosensor offers accurate assessment of meat freshness

The freshness of animal meat is an essential property determining its quality and safety. With advanced technology capable of preserving food for extended periods of time, meat can be shipped around the globe and consumed long after an animal dies.

20 Feb 2024

Fasting-mimicking diet reduces biological age and disease risks, study shows

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat in humans, resulting in a lower biological age, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology-led study.

20 Feb 2024

Aging News and Research

Study reveals pivotal insights into the progression of Parkinson's disease

Blood test rivals spinal fluid analysis in Alzheimer's detection

Study reveals unexpected link between cell membrane damage and cellular senescence

Neural cell culture model sheds light on the intricate mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration

Simple blood test to detect Alzheimer's disease may replace more invasive diagnostic methods

Link between gut microbiome and premature aging unveiled in chronic HIV patients

Vitamin D3 and phytochemicals team up for immune boost and aging defense, study finds

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funds Notre Dame research on aging and neurodegeneration

Men with higher area of abdominal muscle have greater risk of cardiac trouble, study shows

Study identifies optimal daily steps for heart failure prevention in older women

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat

Study highlights COVID-19's mental health toll on older adults with stroke history

Physical inactivity and inflammation drive age-related gene changes in skeletal muscles

Lactocore Group leverages milk peptides to combat inflammaging

Unlocking non-hormonal male contraception with HDAC inhibitors

Red light therapy lowers blood sugar and mitigates glucose spikes

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of sarcopenia

Aging alters fibroblasts to promote pancreatic cancer growth

Graphene biosensor offers accurate assessment of meat freshness

Fasting-mimicking diet reduces biological age and disease risks, study shows

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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