New Research Links Daily Multivitamins to Slower Biological Aging
In a randomized clinical trial of older adults, researchers found that taking multivitamins for two years modestly slowed…
ARPA-H-funded PROSPR program focuses on the biological hallmarks of aging
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has received an award as part of the PROactive Solutions for Prolonging Resilience (PROSPR) program within the Advanced…
Single prenatal exposure to fungicide linked to disease across 20 generations
A single exposure to a toxic fungicide during pregnancy can increase the risk of disease for 20 subsequent…
Discovery of sequence-driven DNA methylation offers new path for epigenetic engineering
All the cells in an organism have the exact same genetic sequence. What differs across cell types is…
Characterization of induced cohesin loop extrusion trajectories in living cells
Experiments performed in this study did not require ethics board approval. Cell culture HAP1 cells were cultured in…
Advancing precision medicine to transform obesity prevention and treatment
A new report led by researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center underscores the growing potential of precision medicine…
The Surprising Way Parents Transfer Longevity to Offspring
Research in C. elegans shows that longevity-related changes in lysosomes can be passed from parents to offspring. The…
Strong Social Bonds May Literally Slow Aging at the Cellular Level
A lifetime of social support, from nurturing parents to strong friendships, community ties, and faith-based connections, may help…
Epigenetic Mechanisms Explain Inheritance of Longevity Markers in C. Elegans
New research in C. elegans from scientists at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) helps explain how changes in…
UH study finds gut bacteria linked to how genes switch on and off : Kauai Now
The trillions of microbes that live in the human gut may play a larger role in health than…
How Physical Stress Pushes Cancer Cells Into Dangerous New States
New research shows that the physical pressure of surrounding tissues can trigger hidden epigenetic changes in cancer cells,…
Living Descendants Provide Clues to the Genius’s Genetic Secrets
For centuries, Leonardo da Vinci’s genius has fascinated historians and scientists alike, but now researchers are closer than…