For decades, scientists believed that aging cells were largely the result of accumulated genetic damage, especially damage inside mitochondria, the tiny structures often called the powerhouses of the cell. A new study, however, suggests that an entirely different factor may play a critical role in how cells age and lose their vitality. Even more intriguing, the researchers found evidence that some of these age-related changes may be reversible. Researchers led by Dr. Maria Ermolaeva at...
Scientists may be on the verge of a breakthrough that could dramatically change how Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed and monitored. New research published in JAMA Neurology suggests that a simple blood test may be able to detect and even stage Alzheimer’s disease with an accuracy that closely matches advanced brain...
Knee pain has a way of quietly taking over your life. At first, it may feel like a dull ache when you stand up from a chair or climb stairs. Over time, it can limit mobility, interfere with exercise, and even make simple daily activities frustrating. According to licensed occupational therapist Kevin Shelley, knee pain is increasingly common and can create “a severe crimp in your mobility and functional independence.” The good news is that...
For decades, scientists believed that aging cells were largely the result of accumulated genetic damage, especially damage inside mitochondria, the tiny structures often called the powerhouses of the cell. A new study, however, suggests that an entirely different factor may play a critical role in how cells age and lose their vitality. Even more intriguing, the researchers found evidence that some of these age-related changes may be reversible. Researchers led by Dr. Maria Ermolaeva at...
For decades, scientists believed that aging cells were largely the result of accumulated genetic damage, especially damage inside mitochondria, the tiny structures often called the powerhouses of the cell. A new study, however, suggests that an entirely different factor may play a critical role in how cells age and lose...