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Longevity & Aging

Aging biology, lifespan extension, hallmarks of aging, and healthspan optimization

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Lysosomes Rewrite the Epigenome to Pass Longevity Signals Across Generations
Longevity & Aging

Lysosomes Rewrite the Epigenome to Pass Longevity Signals Across Generations

A lysosome-to-epigenome pathway in C. elegans extends lifespan across multiple generations via histone H3.3 transport from gut to germline.

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May 17, 2026 0
Meal Timing Supercharges Exercise Through Fat-Muscle Metabolic Crosstalk
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Meal Timing Supercharges Exercise Through Fat-Muscle Metabolic Crosstalk

New research reveals how when you eat reshapes adipocyte signaling to boost endurance — and identifies a druggable target to mimic the effect.

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May 17, 2026 0
Wnt and mTOR Signaling Team Up to Control Primary Cilia Formation in Human Cells
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Wnt and mTOR Signaling Team Up to Control Primary Cilia Formation in Human Cells

A new study reveals that too much or too little Wnt signaling disrupts cilia formation, with mTOR inhibition rescuing the defect.

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May 17, 2026 0
Telomerase Structural Biology Reveals How Cells Maintain Chromosome Ends
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Telomerase Structural Biology Reveals How Cells Maintain Chromosome Ends

A 2026 review maps the molecular architecture of telomerase across four model organisms, illuminating cancer and aging disease mechanisms.

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May 17, 2026 0
Endurance Athletes Show 2x Higher Telomerase Gene Expression Than Sedentary Peers
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Endurance Athletes Show 2x Higher Telomerase Gene Expression Than Sedentary Peers

Middle-aged marathon runners showed 2.06-fold higher hTERT expression and significant cardiac adaptations compared to inactive controls.

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May 17, 2026 0
Bowhead Whales Carry Superior DNA Repair Machinery Linked to Their 200-Year Lifespan
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Bowhead Whales Carry Superior DNA Repair Machinery Linked to Their 200-Year Lifespan

Scientists find bowhead whale cells repair DNA damage faster and more accurately than other mammals, offering clues to extreme longevity.

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May 17, 2026 0
Iron Overload Drives Premature Ovarian Aging in Endometriosis-Linked Infertility
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Iron Overload Drives Premature Ovarian Aging in Endometriosis-Linked Infertility

Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics reveal how excess iron triggers cellular senescence and metabolic dysfunction in ovarian follicles, explaining poor oocyte quality in endometriosis.

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May 17, 2026 0
Human Immune Atlas Maps How Immunity Rewires Itself Before Old Age
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Human Immune Atlas Maps How Immunity Rewires Itself Before Old Age

A landmark multi-omic study of 300+ adults reveals non-linear T cell reprogramming and TH2 bias in midlife that blunts vaccine responses.

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May 17, 2026 0
Energy Resistance: The Hidden Force Driving Aging and Disease
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Energy Resistance: The Hidden Force Driving Aging and Disease

A new bioenergetic framework reframes aging and disease as consequences of excess cellular energy resistance in biological circuits.

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May 17, 2026 0
12 Months of Aerobic Exercise Makes Your Brain Measurably Younger
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12 Months of Aerobic Exercise Makes Your Brain Measurably Younger

A randomized trial found moderate-to-vigorous exercise reduced brain-predicted age gap by ~1 year in adults aged 26–58.

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May 17, 2026 0
Multi-Omics Atlas Decodes How Exercise Reshapes Human Muscle at Molecular Level
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Multi-Omics Atlas Decodes How Exercise Reshapes Human Muscle at Molecular Level

A landmark study integrating genome, methylome, transcriptome, and proteome data from 1,000+ participants reveals five master exercise genes in muscle.

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May 17, 2026 0
Black Older Adults Walk Slower Due to Weaker Mitochondria and Lower Fitness, Not Just Socioeconomics
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Black Older Adults Walk Slower Due to Weaker Mitochondria and Lower Fitness, Not Just Socioeconomics

A landmark study finds muscle mitochondrial respiration and cardiorespiratory fitness—not just socioeconomic factors—explain slower walking speeds in older Black adults.

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May 17, 2026 0
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