Aging cells secrete substances known to promote the growth of cancer cells. The development of drugs that can selectively kill these cells or inhibit the secretion of substances is ongoing.

Mitochondria are central to energy production in cells, and their dysfunction is increasingly implicated in the aging process and the pathogenesis of ...

An estimated 76,000 Oklahomans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, a number that has surged by 13% in just five years. Yet, ...

Exercising as you age can be challenging. Sometimes it can feel like your body is breaking down. One possible reason for this ...

A "pocket" on the protein cyclin B is responsible for ensuring that the steps of cell division take place in the correct ...

Exercising as you age can be challenging. Sometimes it can feel like your body is breaking down. One possible reason for this ...

Dr Valter Longo, a professor of gerontology and biological sciences at the University of Southern California, has said that a ...

Graying hair is a natural part of aging. Learn the science behind it and what factors influence when your hair turns gray.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with cigarette smoking as its primary driver.

Exercise may positively influence the interactions between brain cells in the hippocampus, a brain region involved in ...

Learn how scientists have identified key regions of the brain where aging begins. Dive into the fascinating cellular atlas of ...