Tag: aging biology
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Half of Lifespan Could Be Genetic, New Science Upends Longevity Thinking
New findings suggest genetics plays a larger role in lifespan than previously thought In a striking development for aging research, a study published in Science indicates that roughly 50% of how long a person lives may be determined by genetic factors. This estimate roughly doubles earlier claims about the heritability of longevity, prompting scientists and…
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Shingles Vaccine May Promote Healthy Aging by Lowering Biologic Age
Overview: A Vaccine with Potential Anti-Aging Effects For years, the shingles vaccine has been recommended for adults over 50 to prevent the painful and potentially serious shingles (herpes zoster) illness. Now, emerging research reported in The Journals of Gerontology suggests another potential benefit: the shot may be associated with a lower biologic age. While the…
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A Scientific Breakthrough: Reversing Gray Hair Permanently and Naturally
New findings spark a potential shift in how we approach gray hair For years, graying hair has been viewed as an unavoidable, largely irreversible sign of aging. Yet a recent study from researchers at NYU Langone Health has sparked renewed hope by suggesting that gray hair could be reversible through natural, biologically informed interventions. While…
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Elevated DNA Damage in Short-Sleeping Mexican Cavefish Without Visible Aging Signs
Overview: When Sleep Meets Genetics in a Special Fish Sleep is a universal behavior across the animal kingdom, serving crucial roles in memory, metabolism, and cellular maintenance. A remarkable line of research now turns its attention to the Mexican cavefish (Astyanax mexicanus), a species adapted to perpetually dark, resource-scarce environments. In these cave-dwelling populations, scientists…