Cellular Circuits Control How DNA Damage is Repaired, Thus Influencing the Risk of Disease in Old Age
New evidence shows that the mitochondria, which provide energy to our cells, also control a DNA repair protein's ability to suppress the read more
The Memory of Older People Can be Impaired Even After Just Three Days of a High-Fat Diet
Even a few days of a high-fat diet could cause memory problems and associated brain inflammation in older adults, a new study in rats read more
Extreme Heat Can Accelerate the Aging Process in Older Adults
A new study from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that greater exposure to extreme heat can accelerate biological aging in older read more
How Air Pollution and Smoke from Wildfires Can Contribute to Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease
Air pollution contributes to nearly 7 million premature deaths each year, and its effects go well beyond the lungs. Breathing smoke from wildfires or read more
AI Model Can Read ECGs to Identify Female Patients at Higher Risk of Heart Disease
A new AI model can identify female patients who are at higher risk of heart disease based on an electrocardiogram (ECG). The researchers say that the read more
New Study Reveals How Genes Affect Retinal Aging and Brain Health
Changes in vision are an inevitable part of aging, but why are some more susceptible to age-related eye diseases, and why do some people experience a read more
