Blind Mole Rats Use Junk DNA to Combat Cancer
Blind Mole Rats Use Junk DNA to Combat Cancer
Activation of retrotransposons in the animals’ cancerous cells sets off an innate immune response that triggers cell death.
Activation of retrotransposons in the animals’ cancerous cells sets off an innate immune response that triggers cell death.
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Lifespan Less Heritable than Previously Thought
Abby Olena, PhD | Nov 6, 2018 | 3 min read
Some of the longevity that appears to run in families can instead be attributed to people choosing life partners with similar characteristics.
Could Rapamycin Help Humans Live Longer?
Anne N. Connor | Mar 1, 2018 | 4 min read
From extending lifespan to bolstering the immune system, the drug’s effects are only just beginning to be understood.
Study: Human Life Span Maxed Out
Ben Andrew Henry | Oct 6, 2016 | 2 min read
Scientists argue that current medical advances cannot crack Homo sapiens’s natural age limit.
Report: Impact of Biomedical Research Slipping
Jef Akst | Aug 18, 2015 | 2 min read
Despite dramatic increases in publications, the last 50 years have seen relatively little return on investment for US public health, a study suggests.
Obesity Linked to Shorter Life
Jef Akst | Dec 5, 2014 | 1 min read
Excess body weight can decrease one’s life expectancy by nearly 10 years, according to a new modeling study.