As male Drosophila grow old, selfish genetic elements that are abundant on the Y chromosome become more active, which appears to reduce longevity.

The researchers behind the results propose that an exercise-induced protein in circulation is responsible for the benefits.

Experts will explore how RNAi mechanisms can modulate gene expression for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and how new methods for their use are being developed. 

A handful of clinical trials are underway to find out whether drugs that target senescent cells can slow the ravages of old age.

The accumulation of zombie-like cells seems to accelerate aging and promote aging-related disease. Researchers are trying to figure out how.

Oxidative stress associated with aging damages ovarian cells in both humans and nonhuman primates.

While the findings contradict previous studies that have linked human herpesvirus 6 to the neurodegenerative disease, they do not eliminate the possibility of a relationship.

Genes related to the immune system stay active throughout the tree’s life.

Suppressing the natural age-related increase in neuronal excitation lengthens the lives of worms, and there are indications that the same may be true for mice and humans.