#biogerontology — Public Fediverse posts
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As human cells age, the packaged form of DNA within the cell nucleus, known as chromatin, undergoes structural degradation and physically opens up. This alteration causes older cells to respond weakly or incorrectly to external mechanical and biochemical stimuli, leading to impaired cellular function.
#MolecularBiology #CellBiology #Mechanobiology #Biogerontology #sflorg
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Could taurine, amino acid of energy drink fame, be a longevity drug?
A new study has found that it extends life in mice and worms, and seems to improve the health of older monkeys! https://www.science.org/content/article/amino-acid-energy-drinks-makes-mice-live-longer-and-healthier
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There’s a new Hallmarks of Aging paper!
The original 2013 paper is the most cited in biogerontology, and listed 9 potential causes of aging. The new ‘expanded universe’ adds 3:
• Disabled ‘macroautophagy’
• Microbiome changes
• Chronic inflammation