Arthritis is a widespread, debilitating disease characterized by inflammation of the joints. It affects at least 52 million adults in…
As we get older, our cognitive ability declines, especially our memory. Although aging-related cognitive impairment occurs naturally, humans have been…
Epigenetic research on the potential molecular causes of aging has piqued the curiosity of many people who want to know…
Planaria, or flatworms, are often used as a model organism to investigate the fascinating process of how tissues and organs…
Epigenetics has numerous connections to the process of aging, research hinting at the association between longevity and factors such as…
For the first time, anthropologists from The University of Texas at Austin have shown that epigenetic tags on DNA, such…
Restricting calorie consumption without malnutrition has been shown to prolong lifespan in various species, including yeast, worms, flies, monkeys, and…
We already know a lot about early modern humans based on scientific evidence collected from our ancestors, gaining clues from…
Circadian rhythms are the physiological changes that follow a roughly 24-hour cycle, such as the sleep-wake cycle. They are found…
External signs of the human body’s age can be given by wrinkles and graying hair. However, these signs may not…