Scientists are beginning to understand aging not just as wear and tear, but as a loss of cellular information over time. New research suggests it may be possible to slow this process—and in some cases ...

Geneticist Anne Brunet explores what aging really is, how lifestyle choices might influence longevity, and the promising frontiers of aging research. Aging is a process that affects us all. But how ...

The authors hope that their study might lead to innovative ways to slow and even reverse the aging of the heart. As we grow older, the body’s organs and systems tend to slow and become less efficient, ...

Aging has long been seen as a natural, unstoppable part of life. From the moment we're born, our bodies transform — first through growth, then through gradual decline. Over time, stamina wanes, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unlike typical glaucoma treatments that slow progression, this approach aims to rejuvenate the retinal ganglion cells that die ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s common to have changes in your vision as you age, and the risk of developing eye disease unfortunately also increases as you ...

The word "revival," which always accompanies discussions of spring, means "nearly dying and then coming back to life." As we welcome spring, which returns with budding sprouts, one wonders if humans, ...

What do your genes have to do with growing old? Quite a lot. But is it due to the actual DNA, or the way those genes are expressed? KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge has more on new research that ...

Scientists at UC Irvine have found a way to potentially reverse age-related vision loss by targeting the ELOVL2 “aging gene” and restoring vital fatty acids in the retina. Their experiments in mice ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...