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Aging hinders the retina’s ability to regenerate neurons

Scientists from the SUNY Upstate Medical University have discovered that the ability of retinal supporting cells (glia) to reprogram into...

Simple question can support mental health

In Australia, every September, the “R U OK? Day” campaign takes place — its main idea is simple: it’s enough...

Healthy aging turned out to be more individualized than previously thought

Researchers from King’s College London conducted the largest molecular study on aging to date and showed that each person has...

Practice teaches the brain to effectively handle multiple tasks at once

Scientists from the City University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong have revealed how the brain...

The musicians’ brains are a step ahead

A new study conducted by experts from Edith Cowan University, Curtin University, and Deakin University reveals the specifics of how...

Can a diabetes medication slow down agin

Metformin is a widely used and inexpensive first‑line medication for treating type 2 diabetes; it lowers blood sugar levels and...

Effect of glucagon on blood sugar regulation throughout the day revealed

New data from Vanderbilt University have revealed one of the mechanisms behind why breakfast can truly be the most important...

Intestinal bacteria help fight aging

Academics from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered that a single gut bacterium, Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum (BP), and the molecule...

“Owls” are more likely to experience mental health problems

Experts from the University of Eastern Finland found that people with an evening chronotype (“night owls”) have a harder time...