Can research into a rare, accelerated aging disease and "zombie cells" teach us something about the normal aging process? Did you know that a small molecule called NAD + plays a critical role in our ...

When we talk about getting older, everyone notices a few changes. Maybe you forget keys more often or need glasses to read that tiny print. But at what point does “normal aging” cross the line into ...

While chronological age is easily measured, it fails to capture the complex biological processes that determine the rate of aging. A new proteomic aging clock may predict biological age, mortality ...

New research seems to confirm what many people feel – that the aging process accelerates around 50. From that age on, tissues and organs begin a rapid deterioration, according to a study published ...

Scientists find protein that reverses damage from aging, at least in mice. Feb. 6, 2013 — -- Did you see the Super Bowl commercial showing those old codgers acting like teenagers? It's enough to ...

Aging is the process of getting older. In biology, aging refers to how, over time, the cells in our bodies wear out or get damaged. They no longer work as well as they used to. Some visible signs of ...

Past studies show that human aging doesn’t necessarily happen at the same pace throughout our life. There is still much to discover about the aging process, especially when it comes to how it impacts ...

The bitter taste receptors we have on our tongues are also found in other organs, including the gut. A new study has identified two specific receptors in the large intestine that are associated with ...