Does lifestyle influence genetic predisposition to longevity?
In order to influence our destiny, we need to understand the complex relationship between genes and lifestyle. Uncertainty often accompanies us when we think about the connection between our lifestyle and our genetic predisposition to longevity. The DNA we have inherited from our ancestors seems to hang over us like an inescapable fate. But when […]
Maximum human life expectancy has not yet been reached
A study has come to an encouraging conclusion for anyone hoping to live a long life. According to a new study, the current record for the longest life expectancy is likely to be broken in the coming decades. This is because maximum human life expectancy, if it exists at all, has not yet been reached. […]
The age of centenarians is upon us, but we are not quite ready yet
What adjustments are necessary to make a 100-year life meaningful at every stage? By the middle of this century, it will be commonplace for people to live to be 100 years old. This continues a remarkable trend that has led to a doubling of human life expectancy over the last century—faster than ever before in […]
Signs of the times: How human organs age differently
A look at the different aging processes and their effects on our health. Age is complex and cannot be expressed in a single number. Two people of the same age can be very different – one healthy, the other sick or suffering from chronic conditions. Even within the human body, age cannot be uniform. Some […]
Can we increase our life expectancy? Science provides answers
Genes alone are not decisive for a longer life; a healthy lifestyle and risk avoidance play a crucial role. Life expectancy and longevity are fascinating topics that relate to various aspects of human life. A long life is not solely determined by genetic predisposition. Science shows that a healthy lifestyle and the avoidance of risk […]
The role of autophagy in muscle health
New ways to keep our muscles strong even in old age Autophagy, or cell cleansing, is a crucial mechanism in cell maintenance that creates a balance between degradation and renewal. While excess autophagy can increase tissue degeneration, a lack of autophagy also contributes to degenerative processes. The interaction between the AMPK metabolic pathway, which promotes autophagy, and […]
The role of AI in extending healthspan
Artificial intelligence is making exponential progress, which can lead to amazing results. Until a few years ago, the idea of halting and reversing aging was not considered “real science”; rather, it was viewed as an inevitable and permanent part of human existence. It was not a disease, but rather a susceptibility to disease that increases […]
What needs to be done before aging becomes curable
Large-scale survey highlights challenges to advancing longevity research The desire to extend human lifespan and promote healthier aging has evolved from a science fiction scenario to a tangible scientific goal. In recent years, advances in longevity research have fueled optimism that aging can be effectively combated in our lifetime. However, there are still significant hurdles to overcome […]
The fantastic, uncertain future of epigenetic clocks
What role will epigenetic clocks play in measuring and intervening in aging processes? Steve Horvath doesn’t like the term “anti-aging.” The father of modern epigenetic clocks has sparked a new boom in slowing, halting, and even reversing aging. If you google the term “anti-aging,” you’ll get pages of results teeming with wrinkle creams, dietary supplements, […]
What exactly are microRNAs (miRNAs)?
microRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNA molecules with a length of about 18 to 25 nucleotides. They play a crucial role in gene regulation (epigenetics) by inhibiting the translation of messenger RNA (mRNA) or promoting its degradation. In this way, they influence numerous cellular processes, including cell growth, differentiation, apoptosis, and development. Biosynthesis of microRNAs […]