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BIOLOGICAL AGING RESEARCH
A melting glacier exposed a body in the Alps in 1991; 5,300 years after his death, scientists turned Ötzi into one of history's most studied humansOn September 19, 1991, German mountaineers Helmut and Erika Simon were hiking across the Tisenjoch ridge in the Ötztal Alps along the borde...
31,800 years ago, a squirrel buried fruits inside a Siberian burrow. Thousands of years later, an Ice Age plant was brought back to life using that ancient tissueA squirrel’s ancient food stash buried deep beneath Siberian permafrost has given scientists a rare glimpse into the Ice Age. The fruits re...
Colorectal cancer is rising in adults under 50 and is now their leading cancer killer; warning signs and risk factors younger people should knowColorectal cancer has now emerged as the top cause of cancer mortality among Americans below fifty years old. This trend starkly contrasts ...
A British zoologist was denied an entomology job because she was a woman; in 1945, at just 24, she went alone to a landlocked African nation and helped transform the study of tropical tilapia, one of the world’s most consumed fishRosemary Lowe-McConnell's journey into ichthyology began when she was rejected for an entomology job, leading her to study Malawi's freshwa...
He is 12, with an IQ of 168 and living with a neurological disease. But he's all set to become the youngest student in an MA programme at New York University. Who is Joe Petraro Hyppolite?Meet Joe Petraro Hyppolite – a real-life Sheldon Cooper. At just 13, he is all set to start his Master’s degree at New York University. Wit...
A future without oxygen: Scientists explain what Earth could look like in a billion years - hostile to complex life long before the Sun dies outEarth's breathable atmosphere is a temporary phenomenon, experts predict. Computer simulations show oxygen loss within one billion years, l...
Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking:"We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star."Stephen Hawking posited that humanity's uniqueness lies in our capacity to grasp the universe's complexities. He believed this insight evol...
Can changing what you eat make your body biologically younger? Scientists studied 104 older adults for 4 weeks and found a surprising clueA University of Sydney study explored how diet impacts biological aging in older adults. Participants aged sixty-five to seventy-five showe...
Alzheimer’s may affect more than brain cells — scientists discover DNA’s 3D shape is changing in ways that could reveal hidden causes of memory lossNew research reveals Alzheimer's disease alters DNA's three-dimensional organization within brain cells. These structural changes influence...
Psychology says people who love celebrating their birthdays aren’t just looking to make the day specialBirthdays have a unique way of making the passage of time feel more noticeable. Unlike an ordinary day, they create clear milestones that d...
Orangutans have the longest birth gap among mammals; a 2018 study explains how their 7.6-year wait for another baby, scarce forest fruit and solitary life may actually help them surviveOrangutans face rapid decline with fewer than 11,900 individuals remaining. Females reproduce slowly, averaging over seven years between bi...
5,000-year-old Polish grave discovered beneath a Roman-era cemetery held a necklace made of 42 animal teeth, a battle axe and two mysterious human skullsIn a remarkable archaeological find, researchers in Poland have discovered a 5,000-year-old burial site from the Stone Age, situated close ...
A 2024 review investigated the ‘immortal jellyfish’ and found that it can reverse its life cycle through cellular reprogramming, revealing clues to biological rejuvenation that may also carry cancer risks in humansThe immortal jellyfish, known scientifically as Turritopsis dohrnii, possesses an extraordinary ability to reverse its life cycle when unde...
Psychology says people who go to bed by 9 pm may be doing more than following a sleep routineA person’s sleep schedule can be shaped by their chronotype, age, genetics, lifestyle, work demands, family responsibilities, exposure to l...
Scientists found hidden gut bacterial populations linked to ageing, colorectal cancer and type 2 diabetes, and they can spread across continents within decadesRecent studies have uncovered unique genetic variations among common gut bacteria, revealing distinct populations that associate with aging...
In 1994, 300 young male fruit flies flew for 14.5 days on IML-2; repeated video showed their locomotor activity rose sharply while they were in microgravityIn 1994, fruit flies were launched into space, revealing significantly heightened activity levels in microgravity. These flies aged more ra...
A 2024 study claims positive travel experiences help slow aging and boost overall health through new environments and physical activityRecent studies indicate that traveling can play a vital role in decelerating biological aging. Engaging in positive travel experiences enha...