Prolonging youth

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A cure for old age – soon on the shelves?

The SkQ1-based anti-aging drug is currently undergoing clinical trials. If they are successful, the "cure for old age" may appear in pharmacies in 2-3 years.

17.02.2017

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Melatonin protects mitochondria from aging

Biologists from ITEB RAS have found a way to slow down the aging of the body by restoring the normal operation of the "power stations" of cells with the help of the hormone melatonin.

09.02.2017

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A low-calorie diet still prolongs the life of monkeys

A low-calorie diet changes the nature of aging and improves the health of primates. However, to assess its impact, age, diet and gender should be taken into account.

18.01.2017

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Polymorphism that can protect against the "diseases of aging"

The discovery of the possibility to block the pathological activation of NADPH oxidase can theoretically form the basis for the creation of new means to combat such diseases.

19.12.2016

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Biomarkers of anti-aging gene therapy

A more detailed study of the results of the effects of gene therapy on E. Parrish's body suggests a real decrease in her biological age.

05.12.2016

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Geroscope – automated search for geroprotectors

Russian scientists from MIPT, in collaboration with the company Insilico Medicine, developed an algorithm for searching for geroprotectors and tested ten substances found with its help.

02.12.2016

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Went to overtime

What if old age is a disease and you can fight it? A detailed analysis of advanced research shows that such a hypothesis is not far from the truth.

30.11.2016

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Young blood: the data was not confirmed

The new data refute the theory of the rejuvenating effect of young blood, at the same time indicating that old blood stimulates the aging process.

24.11.2016

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Mitophagy – a cure for old age

Researchers from California have found a new way to eliminate cell damage that accumulates with age. It consists in removing mutated DNA from mitochondria.

22.11.2016

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Is blood plasma the elixir of youth?

After injections of blood plasma of young people and adolescents in elderly mice, many age-related processes slowed down, memory, thinking improved, and activity increased.

17.11.2016

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The pill from old age is promised to be released in 2-3 years

Pyotr Bely, director of the Russian company NCPharm – about how his corporation creates drugs that could slow down or even stop the aging process.

08.11.2016

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Nicotinamide mononucleotide slows down aging

The decrease in energy production in an aging body can be compensated with the help of nicotinamide mononucleotide. However, you probably can't afford it:(

03.11.2016

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A well-known antioxidant will help delay aging

Researchers have suggested that glutathione can be used not only to prevent aging, but also to neutralize the side effects of a number of drugs.

28.10.2016

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Muscle strength and mental strength

Australian scientists have for the first time shown a link between adaptation to power loads and brain functioning in people over 55 years of age with symptoms of mild cognitive impairment.

26.10.2016

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The Immortality of Elizabeth Parrish

In September 2015, Elizabeth Parrish, director of the American pharmaceutical company BioViva, was the first in the world to change her genes in order to delay old age.

21.10.2016

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Ultrasound slows down brain aging

Ultrasound radiation not only reverses the development of Alzheimer's disease, but also slows down the aging of the brain of mice.

14.10.2016

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Naked diggers settled in Moscow State University

On the basis of the first colony of Cape naked diggers in Russia, biologists will study the secrets of their longevity and try to transfer them to the human population.

15.09.2016

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Rapamycin has again confirmed its geroprotective properties

After a three-month course of rapamycin, the life expectancy in elderly (about 60 "human" years) mice increased by 60% compared to the control group.

29.08.2016

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Aging can be turned off

Maxim Skulachev's lecture, held within the framework of the project "Intellectual parties "Caravan + Me", was called "Aging as a malicious program that can be turned off".

15.07.2016

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The secret of the benefits of pomegranates

The intestinal microflora transforms the compound contained in pomegranates into urolitin A, which protects muscles from one of the main causes of aging – the accumulation of non-functional mitochondria.

14.07.2016