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Aging
Aging: The process of becoming older, a process that is genetically determined and environmentally modulated. Research into aging: To sum up the state of research into aging is well beyond the confines of this space (and this writer's talents).
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JAN 20, 2026Genetics & Genomics
Most of our genomes carry more or less the same genes, but there may be small variations in the sequences of those genes ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 20, 2026Cell & Molecular Biology
Healthy, robust muscles are required for movement and normal bodily functions, but they can decline as we age. This can ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 11, 2026Genetics & Genomics
Greenland sharks are the longest-living vertebrates in the world with lifespans that can reach as much as 400 years, and ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 07, 2026Genetics & Genomics
There is a genetic feature known as a repeat expansion, in which short sequences are repeated continuously. Some of them ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 02, 2026Cannabis Sciences
A study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science explored the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on dogs and found it prom ...Written By: Kerry CharronDEC 25, 2025Cardiology
Low vitamin D levels may raise your risk of heart disease.Written By: Savannah LoganDEC 22, 2025Neuroscience
Spending a few hours a week in the service of others- such as helping neighbors or relatives- may slow brain aging. The ...Written By: Annie LennonDEC 18, 2025Cardiology
Lifestyle decisions may be a crucial factor for your heart and brain health as you age.Written By: Savannah LoganDEC 18, 2025Immunology
The immune system is made of various cell types that take on critical roles to fight off foreign pathogens. These subset ...Written By: Brian G. MorrealeDEC 16, 2025Cell & Molecular Biology
Our DNA is compacted and arranged into chromosomes, most of which are shaped like X’s. The ends of the chromosomes ...Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 09, 2025Cancer
We generally consider cancer a disease of aging, as the rates of almost all types of cancer increase with age. Imm ...Written By: Katie KokolusDEC 08, 2025Neuroscience
Drinking four or fewer cups of coffee per day is linked to having longer telomeres, which may indicate slower biological ...Written By: Annie LennonDEC 04, 2025Cardiology
Regular exercise may help keep your brain healthy and young.Written By: Savannah LoganNOV 27, 2025Cell & Molecular Biology
When a gene is expressed, its DNA sequence is transcribed into a molecule known as RNA. Then the cell processes and edit ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 21, 2025Cannabis Sciences
​A study published in the journal Age and Ageing found that older adults with a history of cannabis use exhibited superi ...Written By: Kerry CharronNOV 20, 2025Cardiology
The health benefits of exercise have potential to be reproduced in pill form.Written By: Savannah LoganNOV 17, 2025Genetics & Genomics
A gene known as ACTN3 has earned the nickname "the gene for speed" and it may have an influence on how androgens...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 10, 2025Genetics & Genomics
Our DNA is arranged into chromosomes that carry a kind of protective shield at their ends, called telomeres. These prote ...Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 27, 2025Genetics & Genomics
Scientists have long been working to understand the causes of Alzheimer's disease. Some cases are related to genetics...Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 23, 2025Cardiology
Long-term endurance exercise may give a boost to your immune system.Written By: Savannah LoganOCT 20, 2025Genetics & Genomics
Researchers found a genetic variant in people with especially long lives, which could help children who age prematurelyWritten By: Carmen LeitchOCT 16, 2025Immunology
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) are treatments to mediate symptoms of menopause. P ...Written By: Brian G. MorrealeOCT 06, 2025Neuroscience
Poor sleep may speed up brain aging, found a new study published in eBioMedicine.Written By: Annie LennonSEP 29, 2025Cell & Molecular Biology
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation, swelling and pain in joints...Written By: Carmen Leitch
JAN 20, 2026
Genetics & Genomics
Most of our genomes carry more or less the same genes, but there may be small variations in the sequences of those genes
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 20, 2026
Cell & Molecular Biology
Healthy, robust muscles are required for movement and normal bodily functions, but they can decline as we age. This can
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 11, 2026
Genetics & Genomics
Greenland sharks are the longest-living vertebrates in the world with lifespans that can reach as much as 400 years, and
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 07, 2026
Genetics & Genomics
There is a genetic feature known as a repeat expansion, in which short sequences are repeated continuously. Some of them
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 02, 2026
Cannabis Sciences
A study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science explored the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on dogs and found it prom
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
DEC 25, 2025
Cardiology
Low vitamin D levels may raise your risk of heart disease.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
DEC 22, 2025
Neuroscience
Spending a few hours a week in the service of others- such as helping neighbors or relatives- may slow brain aging. The
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
DEC 18, 2025
Cardiology
Lifestyle decisions may be a crucial factor for your heart and brain health as you age.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
DEC 18, 2025
Immunology
The immune system is made of various cell types that take on critical roles to fight off foreign pathogens. These subset
...
Written By:
Brian G. Morreale
DEC 16, 2025
Cell & Molecular Biology
Our DNA is compacted and arranged into chromosomes, most of which are shaped like X’s. The ends of the chromosomes
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 09, 2025
Cancer
We generally consider cancer a disease of aging, as the rates of almost all types of cancer increase with age. Imm
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
DEC 08, 2025
Neuroscience
Drinking four or fewer cups of coffee per day is linked to having longer telomeres, which may indicate slower biological
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
DEC 04, 2025
Cardiology
Regular exercise may help keep your brain healthy and young.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
NOV 27, 2025
Cell & Molecular Biology
When a gene is expressed, its DNA sequence is transcribed into a molecule known as RNA. Then the cell processes and edit
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 21, 2025
Cannabis Sciences
​A study published in the journal Age and Ageing found that older adults with a history of cannabis use exhibited superi
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
NOV 20, 2025
Cardiology
The health benefits of exercise have potential to be reproduced in pill form.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
NOV 17, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
A gene known as ACTN3 has earned the nickname "the gene for speed" and it may have an influence on how androgens...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 10, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
Our DNA is arranged into chromosomes that carry a kind of protective shield at their ends, called telomeres. These prote
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 27, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
Scientists have long been working to understand the causes of Alzheimer's disease. Some cases are related to genetics...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 23, 2025
Cardiology
Long-term endurance exercise may give a boost to your immune system.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
OCT 20, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
Researchers found a genetic variant in people with especially long lives, which could help children who age prematurely
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 16, 2025
Immunology
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) are treatments to mediate symptoms of menopause. P
...
Written By:
Brian G. Morreale
OCT 06, 2025
Neuroscience
Poor sleep may speed up brain aging, found a new study published in eBioMedicine.
Written By:
Annie Lennon
SEP 29, 2025
Cell & Molecular Biology
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation, swelling and pain in joints...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch