Won’t it be nice if it is possible to lay hands on a miracle potion that can keep one forever young just like in movies? Alas! ageing is an inevitable process that all humans and indeed every living ...

It’s no revelation that our health malfunctions as the years advance. But a study from Stanford University has challenged the traditional idea that we steadily age over time. The research team ...

Chronological age refers to a person’s age based on when they were born. The term biological aging describes the age of their cells, which can differ depending on genetic and environmental factors.

Dr Julee McDonagh receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council and the NSW Office of Health and Medical Research. She is also a member of the executive committee of the ...

The study of ageing has shifted from a niche pursuit to a major area of research. Over the past two decades, scientists have flooded the field, determined to unlock the secret to a longer, healthier ...

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The visible effects of ageing on our body are in part linked to invisible changes in gene activity. The epigenetic process of DNA methylation — the addition or removal of tags called methyl groups — ...

Share on Pinterest The human body experiences rapid changes around age 50, according to a new study. Maskot/Getty Images Past studies show that human aging doesn’t necessarily happen at the same pace ...

Aging is the primary risk factor for a spectrum of chronic conditions, yet we often study these diseases in isolation. A hallmark of the aging process is ...