Geroscience examines the underlying biology of aging to delay chronic diseases and extend the healthy years of human life.

Garlic compounds prolong life and preserve memory and strength in mice, revealing a potential ally against aging.

The search for an anti-aging pill is gaining momentum as biotech companies backed by Silicon Valley investors explore ...

A new study reveals a connection between early life trauma and adult brain aging. Adults reporting severe childhood stress ...

Forget the fountain of youth. Scientists just found a protein that tells your aging brain to act young again. This changes ...

For sexual reproduction to yield healthy offspring, newly generated oocytes—immature egg cells—must receive the correct amount of DNA after cell division. This process of segregating chromosomes ...

A growing body of research now links the trillions of microbes living in the human gut to how well people age, with recent studies identifying specific bacterial signatures that distinguish healthy ...

Older adults with exceptional memories continue to grow new brain cells. A recent study published in the journal Nature shows ...

Scientists have long been fascinated by tiny molecules called polyamines. These molecules exist in every living cell, from simple bacteria to human beings. They help cells grow, divide, and carry out ...

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...

Although we've all experienced the sensation of "eating" with our eyes and noses before food meets mouth, much less is known about the information superhighway, known as the vagus nerve, that sends ...