Scientists have discovered a protein molecule that represents a crucial switching point in the aging process. In fact, they say, it controls the life span of individuals from the fly to the human being. The discovery, by investigators at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg (DKFZ), opens up new possibilities for developing therapies against… Continue reading Key Protein Molecule of Aging Discovered
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Blood Vessels Can Get Better with Age
Oxidative stress is believed to be the cause of many age-related illnesses, including diabetes, higher blood pressure and age-related cancer. But researchers from the University of Missouri recently found that aging itself offers protection against oxidative stress. These findings, published in the Journal of Physiology, suggest that aging itself may trigger an adaptive response… Continue reading Blood Vessels Can Get Better with Age