Circadian clock protein BMAL1 enhances inflammatory responses in immune cells
Daily life is shaped by the solar day, influencing when we wake up, eat, work, and sleep. Inside…
Secret to Sloths’ Slow Life May Lie in Ancient ‘Jumping Genes’
Along with armadillos and anteaters, sloths are members of Xenarthra, the only clade of placental mammals to have…
Plant-based quinoa burgers reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes
A small clinical study found that plant-based burgers made with red quinoa and baru pulp triggered smaller blood…
New geroscience initiative aims to accelerate anti‑aging therapies
Albert Einstein College of Medicine has launched the Batia and Idan Ofer program for Validation of Interventions Targeting…
Common joint supplement may accelerate Alzheimer’s disease progression
New research has found an association between taking glucosamine, a popular over-the-counter supplement used for joint pain, and…
Scientists Discover Gut Signal That Turns Off Sugar Cravings
Your gut may be far smarter than scientists realized. Researchers have discovered a hidden gut-brain communication system that…
Are There Benefits To Reducing Calorie Intake? New Study Says Yes
When most people hear “calorie restriction,” they picture hunger, deprivation, and a half-empty plate. Decades of crash diets…
A Glimpse At The Origins Of Life Through A Deceptive Mirror
Adsorption of crystals of a biological chiral molecule onto a gold-coated cobalt surface. Larger crystals of one specific…
Scientists uncover shared gene signatures that reveal how mammals age
A sweeping study across four mammalian species shows that aging leaves a shared molecular fingerprint, opening new ways…
Obesity alters tumor environment promoting invasive breast cancer growth
Obesity may change how early-stage breast cancer becomes invasive, according to a study by University of Oklahoma researchers…
Common anemia drugs may help slow cancer growth and progression
Common medications used to treat anemia may also slow down cancer cell growth, according to new research from…
Aging immune system may destabilize the gut microbiome balance
Why does the gut microbiome lose its balance as we age? Researchers at the Leibniz Institute on Aging…