[ad_1] Klotho is one of the few longevity-associated genes shown to work in both directions; lower expression shortens life span in animal studies, while increased expression modestly slows aging. Despite several decades of research, scientists have yet to reach a full understanding of how klotho influences life span. The klotho gene produces a transmembrane … Read more
[ad_1] Particulate Air Pollution Correlates with Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Researchers here use data on air pollution from a single US metropolitan area to show a correlation with Alzheimer’s disease risk. Air pollution is shown to increase chronic inflammation via the interaction of particulates with lung tissue, and inflammation is an important component of … Read more
[ad_1] Researchers here demonstrate an association between increased claudin-5 levels in the bloodstream and age-related neurodegeneration. This is distinct from an underlying age-related decline in claudin-5 levels. The scientists do not speculate too deeply as to why this relationship might exist, but others have done so in the past. In short, claudin-5 is an … Read more