Latest about Ageing
Why do wrinkles form?
Wrinkles are caused by a loss of structural components in the skin, but what drives this process?
Do ears and noses get bigger with age?
Ears and noses do increase in size as we get older, but it's due to how aging affects our tissues, rather than the growth of new tissue.
Epigenetics linked to the maximum life spans of mammals — including us
Some chemical tags on DNA, called epigenetic factors, that are present at a young age can affect the maximum life spans of mammal species.
Sped-up 'biological aging' linked to worse memory
A new study suggests that a person's epigenetic "clock" may be a better predictor of how much their memory function has declined over time than their actual age.
Scientists find 10 'markers' in blood that predict people's chances of reaching 100
A recent study pinpoints measurable differences in the blood of people who survived to age 100 and those who died younger.
Why does hair turn gray?
Hair grays because pigment-producing cells get stuck within the hair follicle, research suggests.
Amino acid taurine can slow aging in animals, but we don't know if it works in people
Experiments suggest that taurine, an unusual amino acid, can extend some animals' life spans, but it's unclear if it would work in humans.
'Biological aging' speeds up in times of great stress, but it can be reversed during recovery
Stressful medical experiences, such as undergoing major surgery or giving birth, can accelerate age-related changes in cells that then disappear during recovery.
