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·December 8, 2023·5 min read

Genes Associated with Earlier and Higher Reproduction Linked to Accelerated Aging

A new study, utilizing data from over 276,000 people in the UK Biobank database, has found evidence supporting the antagonistic pleiotropy theory of aging, proposed by biologist George Williams in 1957. This theory suggests that genetic mutations promoting early reproduction might also accelerate aging.

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·November 28, 2023·5 min read

Protein Key to Lifespan and Healthy Aging Identified

A new study reveals the significant role of the CD300f immune receptor in determining life expectancy and healthy aging in mice. The absence of this protein in immune system cells, particularly in macrophages and microglia, leads to shorter life spans and pathologies related to cognitive decline and premature aging, with a more pronounced effect in females.

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·November 22, 2023·6 min read

Key to Longevity in Isoleucine Reduction

Researchers discovered that reducing the amino acid isoleucine in diets can significantly improve health outcomes in mice. The study reveals that a low-isoleucine diet led to longer lifespans, leaner bodies, and reduced cancer and prostate problems in mice, despite higher calorie consumption.

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·November 15, 2023·4 min read

Women’s Life Expectancy Six Years Longer Than Men

A new study reveals an increasing life expectancy gap between men and women in the United States, now at its widest since 1996. The study attributes this growing disparity to factors including the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid overdose epidemic.

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·November 6, 2023·5 min read

Heart Health Linked to Slower Aging

Optimal cardiovascular health may slow biological aging, potentially staving off age-related diseases and extending lifespan. Using the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 checklist against phenotypic age—a measure based on blood markers rather than chronological age—researchers found a clear correlation: better heart health was linked with younger biological ages.

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·October 25, 2023·6 min read

Sniffing Out Longevity: Aversion to Harmful Odors May Affect Lifespan

Nematodes from the species Caenorhabditis elegans show aversion to harmful odors, which might be an indicator of their enhanced longevity. A new study reveals that these odor molecules from pathogenic bacteria not only induce avoidance behaviors in the nematodes but also stimulate a protective neural circuit in other tissues.

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·August 29, 2023·5 min read

Weight Stability in 60s Tied to Women’s Longevity

Maintaining stable weight after age 60 significantly boosts women's odds of living past 90. Researchers found women who kept a steady weight were 1.2 to 2 times more likely to reach exceptional longevity compared to those who lost 5% or more of their weight.

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·August 23, 2023·5 min read

Gene Transfer Offers Longevity Hope

In a pioneering study, researchers transferred a longevity gene from the remarkably age-resistant naked mole rat to mice, leading to an extended lifespan for the mice. This gene is responsible for producing high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA), known for its exceptional cellular repair capabilities.

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·July 24, 2023·4 min read

Eight Habits for Longevity: Life-Lengthening Factors Increase Lifespan by 24 Years

A comprehensive study of over 700,000 US veterans has revealed eight lifestyle habits that could extend life expectancy significantly. Those who incorporated physical activity, freedom from opioid addiction, nonsmoking, stress management, good diet, minimal binge drinking, good sleep hygiene, and positive social relationships into their lives by middle age could expect to live up to 24 more years for men and 21 more years for women.

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·July 18, 2023·3 min read

Unlocking the Anti-Aging Potential of Protein in Human Cells

Researchers have uncovered an anti-aging function in a protein, ATSF-1, found deep within human cells. This protein controls a delicate balance between the creation and repair of mitochondria, which produce energy and contribute to cell ageing.

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·July 16, 2023·2 min read

Brain Busters: Top Neuroscience News Posts of the Week – July 16, 2023

This week, Neuroscience News shares intriguing breakthroughs spanning from primate behavior to human memory, fetal development, lab-grown brains, and the understanding of aggression.

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·July 12, 2023·3 min read

Survival of the Smartest or Adventurous? Secrets of Longevity Revealed

Research indicates both high cognitive abilities and explorative behavior are linked to increased lifespan in wild gray mouse lemurs. Through a series of cognitive and personality tests, applied to 198 lemurs, the team found that those with superior cognitive performance demonstrated less exploratory behavior, while more explorative lemurs had higher weights, likely due to finding food more efficiently.

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longevity

Genes Associated with Earlier and Higher Reproduction Linked to Accelerated Aging

Protein Key to Lifespan and Healthy Aging Identified

Key to Longevity in Isoleucine Reduction

Women’s Life Expectancy Six Years Longer Than Men

Heart Health Linked to Slower Aging

Sniffing Out Longevity: Aversion to Harmful Odors May Affect Lifespan

Weight Stability in 60s Tied to Women’s Longevity

Gene Transfer Offers Longevity Hope

Eight Habits for Longevity: Life-Lengthening Factors Increase Lifespan by 24 Years

Unlocking the Anti-Aging Potential of Protein in Human Cells

Brain Busters: Top Neuroscience News Posts of the Week – July 16, 2023

Survival of the Smartest or Adventurous? Secrets of Longevity Revealed

Genes Associated with Earlier and Higher Reproduction Linked to Accelerated Aging

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