Advances in understanding ageing to improve life quality in the twilight years

by Biodonostia

3 years ago
blood markers, the life quality, ageing

A study by the Biodonostia Health Research Institute presented at the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country finds blood markers associated with ageing

International scientists point to immunotherapy as a new approach for treating diseases related to ageing

by IRB Barcelona - Instituto de Investigación Biomédica

4 years ago
immunotherapy, diseases, ageing, cancer

When you hear the word ‘immunotherapy’, the first thing that comes to mind is that it is a highly effective treatment for cancer. But could it also be the solution or hope for other conditions?

The CNIO brings together twenty of the world’s leading researchers in ageing

by CNIO - Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas

6 years ago
ageing, cancer, congresses

Ageing is the common risk factor for the most common illnesses in the developed world, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative disorders. If until recently, ageing was not conside...

A global increase in antioxidant defences of the body may delay ageing and age-related diseases

by CNIO - Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas

8 years ago
antioxidant, ageing, NADPH, G6PD

The paper, published today in the journal ‘Nature Communications’, offers a new view on the role of antioxidants in health and longevity. For the first time, scientists have enhanced the global an...

Cell autophagy, a key process in muscle regeneration during ageing

by Vall d’Hebron

8 years ago
Cell autophagy, muscle regeneration, ageing, senescence

According to the research, when the process of autophagy fails, aging starts, resulting in an accumulation of damaged proteins and organelles inside stem cells leading to senescence and exhaustion