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Scientists Get Closer to Rejuvenating Aging Muscles
Posted in Medicine on 19th Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller
As millions of aging Baby Boomers know, muscle tone and strength declines with advancing age, regardless of gym workouts.
Computer algorithm identifies genes that could be transformed to stop or slow the aging process
Posted in Software on 5th Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
A computer algorithm that predicts which genes can be turned off to create the same anti-aging effect as calorie restriction.
Turning back time: ageing reversed in mice
Posted in Medicine on 20th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
The discovery has implications for understanding age-related diseases including cancers, neurodegenerative disorders and diabetes.
Testing shows gene therapy shrinks an enlarged heart, improves heart function, human trials to start
Posted in Science on 16th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller
Researchers have successfully tested a powerful gene therapy, delivered directly into the heart, to reverse heart failure in large animal models.
Depression 'makes us biologically older'
Posted in Science on 13th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller
Depression can make us physically older by speeding up the ageing process in our cells, according to a study.