Prolonging youth

A means to prolong life: only three amino acids

The life expectancy of mice taking the essential amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine was 12% longer than the average. Such an addition to the diet can have a positive effect on people's life expectancy.

Telomerase activator tested on humans

A group of independent scientists summed up the results of the study of the effect of telomerase activator TA-65 on the health of elderly people. The drug had the greatest rejuvenating effect on the immune system of the subjects.

"Elixir of youth": explanations of a specialist

His son, Maxim Skulachev, one of the leaders of the largest biological project in Russia, told about whether Russian scientist Vladimir Skulachev really developed the "elixir of youth".

Horse doses of B vitamins against senile dementia?

In elderly people suffering from moderate cognitive impairment, but receiving vitamins B6 and B12 in doses 300 times higher than recommended, the rate of brain mass reduction slowed by an average of 30%.

Aminopropylcarbazole – a cure for senile senility?

In old rats who underwent a course of taking aminopropyl carbazole, there was a significant increase in the number of neurons in the hippocampus, their memory and learning ability became better than in animals from the control group.

Rejuvenation and prolongation of life by ovarian transplantation?

After ovarian transplantation of young mice, the old mice became younger and lived 40% longer than the control mice. If you "postpone for old age" the ovarian tissue of a young woman, and after many years transplant them back...

If you rejuvenate, then everywhere!

The latest "squeak" in plastic surgery was the so-called vaginal rejuvenation, as well as the design of this important part of the female body.

The wrong hole

"Stress Protein" slows down muscle aging

Age-associated skeletal muscle atrophy can be avoided by activating heat shock protein synthesis in mitochondria.

The best treatment for old age is prevention

The classic principle applies to biologically active additives, the intake of which can slow down the aging process: the disease (in this case, old age) is easier to prevent than to cure.

Diet and brain: every vegetable has its time

A low–calorie diet helps to preserve memory in old age, but harms the brain in youth - these are the conclusions of a study conducted by biologists.

The fight against old age and the prolongation of youth on the TV channel "Culture"

On April 14-15, Academician Vladimir Skulachev will give lectures on his difficult struggle against old age and for the prolongation of youth on the Kultura TV channel as part of the ACADEMIA media project.

Weight loss in old age prolongs life

Scientists have refuted the widespread belief that weight loss in old age can harm health. On the contrary, studies have shown a twofold decrease in mortality in the elderly group 8 years after losing weight.

The causes of facial aging are much deeper than wrinkles

Botox and skin tightening are not enough to rejuvenate the face at all, since the metamorphoses that occur with aging are due to significant changes in the shape of the facial bones, especially the lower jaw.

Grandma next to Grandpa... in the computer lab!

The St. Petersburg Association of Disabled People, Veterans and Blockade Workers implements on a voluntary basis a social project of free computer literacy training for elderly people "Grandma-Online", "Grandpa-OnLine".

Do you want to get younger? Simulate pregnancy!

Observations of the restoration of a partially removed liver in pregnant mice led to the discovery of a mechanism that may allow the development of a method of rejuvenation not only of the liver, and not only in mice.

Testosterone against male aging: is it worth it?

If the protocols developed by specialists are followed, the administration of testosterone to patients with age-related hypogonadism is quite safe. At the same time, there is still no evidence that testosterone injections can prevent or slow down the development of signs of aging of the male body.

Components of longevity

How to achieve active longevity, to keep up spirits, excellent health and a clear head until the last days? Do you think the gerontologist professor will tell you something new?

The cure for old age without a prescription

A complex cocktail of 30 over-the-counter ingredients slows down the development of the main signs of aging and prolongs life by an average of 11%. In mice. Will we wait for the results of clinical trials or will we mix a cocktail according to the table given here right now?

A pill for old age: in dreams or in development?

If you believe what the director of the New York Institute for the Study of Aging says in a TV interview, scientists plan to develop a "super pill" that will allow any of us to live up to a hundred years, in three years.