Although some genes linked to life span have been identified, external environmental forces, such as disease or living ...

Researchers found that small doses of an antibiotic can coax gut bacteria into producing a life-extending compound. In worms, ...

An analysis of twin cohort data suggests that human life span is far more heritable than previously believed. The findings of the analysis show that ...

In the ongoing effort to determine just how much of who we are is preordained by our genetic code, heritability, a statistical measurement of how much variation in a trait can be attributed to genetic ...

New research challenges the view that human life span depends mostly on lifestyle. Genes may account for half the factors ...

The research, published in Science, argues that the true genetic contribution to the variation in human lifespan has been masked. A genetic contribution of 55% aligns far more closely with what has ...

Although DNA is tightly packed and protected within the cell nucleus, it is constantly threatened by damage from normal ...

A fast-aging fish is giving scientists a rare, accelerated look at how kidneys grow old—and how a common drug may slow that ...

As people age, their immune systems deteriorate. This makes them more susceptible to infections and can mean that vaccines ...

If severe DNA damage is not repaired, the consequences for the health of cells and tissues are dramatic. A study led by ...

Longevity medicine is becoming more mainstream. While benefits exists, an expert physician wants patients to remain cautious of information they read or view online.

SGLT2 inhibitors prevented age-related kidney damage in a rapid-aging fish. Treatment preserved blood vessels, energy ...