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
Immunotherapy for Alzheimer’s Disease Shows Promising Results in a Mouse Study
Alzheimer's disease begins with a sticky protein called beta-amyloid, which builds up into plaques in the brain and sets off a chain of events that read more
Research Revitalizes the Aging Immune System and Improves Vaccine Response
In older people, newly introduced pathogens can gain the upper hand frighteningly quickly. Unfortunately, vaccination is not as effective in this age read more
