Men become less fertile with age, but the same isn’t true for all animals – new study
Understanding how the ageing of sperm works in other animals is more important than ever as human male fertility is in decline.
Feb. 14, 2024 • ~8 min
£3 million UKRI funding to support research into better health, ageing, and wellbeing
The University of Cambridge has received UKRI funding for research on age-related biological changes in model organisms as part of a national collaboration.
Feb. 12, 2024 • ~4 min
Family caregivers face financial burdens, isolation and limited resources − a social worker explains how to improve quality of life for this growing population
Family caregivers who have stronger support networks and positive communication with loved ones tend to be more resilient.
Feb. 12, 2024 • ~9 min
Strongest evidence to date of brain’s ability to compensate for age-related cognitive decline
Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that our brains can compensate for age-related deterioration by recruiting other areas to help with brain
Feb. 6, 2024 • ~5 min
Blood cell family trees trace how production changes with aging
Whitehead Institute Member Jonathan Weissman and collaborators developed a tool to reconstruct human cell family trees, revealing how blood cell production changes in old age.
Jan. 31, 2024 • ~11 min
Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme that does just that
Although you get your fatty acid levels routinely checked at the doctor’s, rarely do clinicians and researchers consider the effects of their potentially harmful byproducts.
Jan. 22, 2024 • ~5 min
DNA from stone age chewing gum sheds light on diet and disease in Scandinavia's ancient hunter-gatherers
Genetic analysis reveals one of the teenagers probably had advanced gum disease.
Jan. 18, 2024 • ~7 min
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