All ageing articles
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OpinionThe long and short of telomere rejuvenation
Telomerase is unlikely to be a straightforward elixir of youth
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NewsThe earlier a chemist wins the Nobel prize the longer they are likely to live
Study suggests chemistry laureates live longer but receive a smaller longevity benefit compared with physics and medicine laureates
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ResearchGene therapy showcases technique to extend life in mice
Lab mice lived significantly longer after receiving one of two genes, delivered using a mouse herpes virus
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ResearchBlood test picks out proteins that accurately predict age
Discovery could lead to better preventive medicine
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ArticleAgeing populations and the medicines of tomorrow
Drug particle engineering is set to revolutionise medicine and provide solutions to the world’s biggest healthcare challenges. Scientific innovator Nanoform is a vital part of that movement. Here’s why
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ReviewBorrowed Time: The Science of How and Why We Age
The field of aging research is still in its infancy
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ReviewInventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain
Teenage Kicks - a cognitive neuroscientist explains why teenagers are the way they are
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OpinionWho wants to live forever?
How many of us will be healthy enough to ride off into the golden sunset of a long retirement?
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FeatureCan we live forever?
We are now living longer than ever before, but not always in perfect health. Anthony King talks to the researchers working to extend our healthspan
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NewsProblems of an ageing population addressed by extra UK funding
£300 million from fund will go towards research on dementia and personalised medicine
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PodcastTEMPO – (2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidin-1-yl)oxyl
Katrina Krämer speaks to organic chemist Daniel Allwood about a multi-talented molecule that proves that not all radicals live up to their name
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PodcastThe Telomere Effect by Elizabeth Blackburn and Elissa Epel – Book club
The active steps you can take to live longer and younger