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Gerontology is the study of the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging.

Machine learning models to predict age from brain transcriptome changes

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 5, entitled, "Genome-wide transcriptome profiling and development of age prediction models in the human brain."

15 Mar 2024

Poor spatial orientation contributes to driving risks for older drivers

Older drivers who have worse spatial orientation ability experience greater difficulty when making turns across oncoming traffic, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

1 Mar 2024

Developing a prognostic model for bladder urothelial cancer using oxidative stress signatures

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 3, entitled, "Prognostic model development and molecular subtypes identification in bladder urothelial cancer by oxidative stress signatures."

28 Feb 2024

Study uncovers the anti-aging role of vitamin D and vitamin D receptor in Drosophila midgut model

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 3, entitled, "The anti-aging effect of vitamin D and vitamin D receptor in Drosophila midgut."

27 Feb 2024

Fasting-mimicking diet reduces biological age and disease risks, study shows

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat in humans, resulting in a lower biological age, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology-led study.

20 Feb 2024

Study identifies factors driving home care workers to quit their jobs

Many of Finland's newly established wellbeing services counties are looking to cut costs in eldercare services, especially in round-the-clock care and home care.

19 Feb 2024

GV1001 exerts anti-aging effects in triple transgenic Alzheimer's mice

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 3, entitled, "GV1001 reduces neurodegeneration and prolongs lifespan in 3xTg-AD mouse model through anti-aging effects."

15 Feb 2024

D-CARE study highlights inclusive recruitment strategies for diverse dementia care

According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and 1 in 3 older adults will die with the disease or another form of dementia.

15 Feb 2024

Do we simply not care about old people?

The covid-19 pandemic would be a wake-up call for America, advocates for the elderly predicted: incontrovertible proof that the nation wasn't doing enough to care for vulnerable older adults.

9 Feb 2024

Targeting gene-fibroblast interaction offers hope for treatment-resistant colon cancer

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 2, entitled, "PROX1 interaction with α-SMA-rich cancer-associated fibroblasts facilitates colorectal cancer progression and correlates with poor clinical outcomes and therapeutic resistance."

8 Feb 2024

XRCC1 shows potential as a prognostic and immunological pan-cancer biomarker

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 1, entitled, "XRCC1: a potential prognostic and immunological biomarker in LGG based on systematic pan-cancer analysis."

30 Jan 2024

Gene activity plays key role in immune cell production, study shows

As people age or become ill, their immune systems can become exhausted and less capable of fighting off viruses such as the flu or COVID-19.

27 Jan 2024

Senate probes the cost of assisted living and its burden on American families

A U.S. Senate committee on Thursday launched an examination of assisted living, holding its first hearing in two decades on the industry as leaders of both parties expressed concern about the high cost and mixed quality of the long-term care facilities.

25 Jan 2024

LTBR identified as potential target for cancer immunotherapy and marker of poor prognosis

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 1, entitled, "Systematic analysis of the prognostic value and immunological function of LTBR in human cancer."

23 Jan 2024

RBMX protein emerges as key player in cancer progression and immunotherapy response

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 1, entitled, "Aberrant RBMX expression is relevant for cancer prognosis and immunotherapy response."

17 Jan 2024

Everyday physical activity may help attenuate age-related bone loss

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that the bone mineral density at the femoral neck decreased, but the structural properties were maintained or even slightly improved during a year-long multicomponent exercise training intervention in 70- to 85-year-old men and women who had previously been physically inactive.

16 Jan 2024

Study explores the causal links between emotional well-being and subjective health

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, showed that mood and life satisfaction are linked to people's experiences of their health. Emotional well-being was found to predict subjective health up to 11 years later.

8 Jan 2024

Early-acting autophagy genes extend lifespan through alternative "garbage disposal" pathway in neurons

Autophagy, which declines with age, may hold more mysteries than researchers previously suspected. In the January 4th issue of Nature Aging, it was noted that scientists from the Buck Institute, Sanford Burnham Prebys and Rutgers University have uncovered possible novel functions for various autophagy genes, which may control different forms of disposal including misfolded proteins-;and ultimately affect aging.

4 Jan 2024

Strength training program boosts lives of over 20,000 seniors

For nearly 20 years, Stephen Ball has been a man on a mission: helping older Missourians stay healthy and get stronger through physical activity.

3 Jan 2024

Study maps gene network orchestrating complex process of IgG glycosylation in aging

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 24, entitled, "Mapping of the gene network that regulates glycan clock of ageing."