Some people just don't age, at least not like most
Super Agers and their brains might reveal something about age-related cognitive decline
Top-ranking baboons age the fastest. Is it worth it?
New research looks at the epigenetic effects of social status in baboons
Older adults and their caregivers have specific health care needs
A new study summarizes the challenges that older adults face in getting the health care they need
Lobsters hold the secret of a long, cancer-free life in their genes
More than a mere delicacy, the humble lobster could teach us a lot about healthy aging
Doctors can use a person's descriptions of a picnic scene to measure their language skills after a stroke
Language impairment, known as aphasia, is common for people who have experienced strokes
Mutations in white blood cells weaken immunity to infectious diseases
Scientists uncover a genetic cause behind age-related risk for a variety of infections, including COVID-19
Bats incur fewer DNA changes as they age, which may explain their relatively long lifespans
A new study could help us understand unique bat biology
Scientists discover a gene for scarless skin regeneration
This gene is active in newborn mice and gets turned off as they age
Scientists have restored youth to aging eyes in mice
New research suggests vision loss may be reversible via induced pluripotent stem cells
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¿Puedes saber la edad de un chimpancé por sus canas?
A diferencia de lo que ocurre en humanos, las canas no son una buena pista para saber la edad de los chimpancés
A potential new treatment for premature aging diseases keeps stem cells fresh longer
The drug helps keep stem cells' telomeres long, preventing them from aging too quickly
The protein Klotho could extend the life of the brain. Is that a good thing?
Klotho originates in the brain but the hype has spread worldwide
A glowing blue compound could help us understand the vibrant autumn leaves
Scientists are tracing what happens in plants when chlorophyll breaks down
You can't tell a chimpanzee's age by its gray hairs
Unlike in humans, silver strands are not a good clue of old age in chimps
Tracking specific hair cells reveals how stress causes gray hair
The science of why stress changes hair color
Being exposed to reactive oxygen helps worms live longer lives
Worms exposed to reactive oxygen species early in life actually lived about 18% longer than their unexposed counterparts
The secret to longevity may lie in a gene called REST
Centenarians were found to have almost double the amounts of REST in their neurons, as compared with those who only lived to their seventies
Loneliness is an epidemic, and we can turn to technology to fix it
Loneliness is especially a problem for older adults. The solution? More inclusive design.
