Standardization to a Single Epigenetic Clock is Much Overdue – Fight Aging!

[ad_1] In the past year or two, a great deal of effort on the part of leading researchers has gone into trying to standardize the use of a single epigenetic clock based on DNA methylation status of CpG sites on the genome. Suitable candidate universal mammalian clocks now exist. There are good reasons for … Read more

Cellular Senescence in the Aging and Dysfunction of Skin – Fight Aging!

[ad_1] A great deal of research and development effort is now focused on finding ways to reduce the contribution of senescent cells to degenerative aging. Initiatives range from fundamental research into the biochemistry of senescent cells to clinical trials of early senolytic therapies capable of selectively destroying senescent cells. A growing burden of senescent … Read more

Failing Mitochondrial Quality Control in Aging and Neurodegeneration – Fight Aging!

[ad_1] Every one of our cells contains hundreds of mitochondria, the descendants of ancient symbiotic bacteria now fully integrated into our biochemistry. Mitochondria contain their own small remnant genome, the mitochondrial DNA, replicate like bacteria, and toil to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a chemical energy store molecule used to power cell processes. Mitochondrial function … Read more

Should We Think of Rheumatoid Arthritis as an Age-Related Condition? – Fight Aging!

[ad_1] There are medical conditions that occur only in old age, and there are medical conditions, such as cancer, that can occur at any point in life, but more so in the old. Then there are grey area conditions that may occur to some greater degree in later life, or be worse in later … Read more

Fight Aging! Newsletter, January 1st 2024 – Fight Aging!

[ad_1] Fight Aging! publishes news and commentary relevant to the goal of ending all age-related disease, to be achieved by bringing the mechanisms of aging under the control of modern medicine. This weekly newsletter is sent to thousands of interested subscribers. To subscribe or unsubscribe from the newsletter, please visit: https://www.fightaging.org/newsletter/ Longevity Industry … Read more

Progress Towards the Treatment of Aging as a Medical Condition – Fight Aging!

[ad_1] The market has been in the doldrums and it has been a tough year for fundraising, both for non-profits and biotech startups. The conferences have exhibited more of an academic focus as companies tightened belts and postponed investment rounds, while investors stayed home. Not that this halts the flow of hype for some … Read more