March 23, 2010 — Editor's note: Current genetics research has identified several "canonical" pathways that influence aging. These involve dietary restriction, insulin signaling, and mitochondrial ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Understanding the intricate process of aging has been a subject of fascination for scientists and researchers. While aging is a natural part of life, recent studies have shed light on ...

Science has shown that variations in our genes can have a major impact on our health and lifespan. But so can diet and exercise habits. Scientists wanted to learn more about exactly how much lifestyle ...

Is your ZIP code more important than your genetic code when it comes to having a long, healthy life? Genetics and lifestyle both contribute to how people age, the diseases they develop and how long ...

Growing old isn’t always fun, but research suggests it may ward off cancer. In A Nutshell While cancer risk climbs through ...

Females carry two X chromosomes, after inheriting one from each parent. In order to stop serious problems from arising, cells of the body silence one of those X chromosomes in a process known as X ...

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered that the eyes may offer a powerful, non-invasive way to assess heart ...

Aging plays a significant role in the disease onset and progression of multiple cerebrovascular events. Identification of the ...