Scientists Find a Way to Rejuvenate the Immune System in Old Age
With age, the immune system often becomes less effective. The number of T cells decreases, and the remaining cells may respond more slowly to germs. read more
Malignant Melanoma: Low-Dose Treatment of Melanoma Delivers Significantly Better Results
A recent study reports that using reduced amounts of approved immunotherapeutics in malignant melanoma can lead to better tumor control while limiting read more
Why the Flu Can be Deadly for Older People, and How Researchers Discovered the Cause
Scientists have discovered why older people are more likely to develop severe cases of influenza and can now use their findings to counteract this read more
Is Faster Brain Aging the Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic?
What does it mean to age not just in years, but also in terms of brain health? Can stress, isolation, and global upheaval leave their mark on people's read more
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
Severe COVID-19 Disease in Men: The Role of Testosterone Levels
A new study has provided important information on how a patient's testosterone level can help protect them from severe COVID-19. Now, the expert on read more
