January 10, 2020
A new open-access review published in Trends in Cell Biology sheds light on both the causes and consequences of genomic instability, the DNA damage that is one of the primary hallmarks of aging. Sources of Damage A substantial portion of genomic instability is caused by unwanted reactions with chemicals that we need to survive. Oxidation...
December 13, 2019
Building upon previous studies, a new study has unearthed critical facts about the basic biology behind the TORC1 pathway, identifying how caloric restriction leads to a chain of effects that activate the protein Maf1, repress RNA transcription, and slow genomic instability, which is one of the primary hallmarks of aging. A long chain of causes...
December 10, 2019
DNA damage, which results in genomic instability, is one of the primary hallmarks of aging. Today, we want to highlight an recent open access review that explores the DNA damage response during aging. The role of DNA damage Some researchers have long suggested that damage to our DNA is a major reason why we age...
October 31, 2019
Today on LifeXtenShow, Giuliano discusses genomic instability, one of the primary hallmarks of aging - and quite possibly the grand-daddy of them all. NewsNMN Rejuvenates the Mitochondria of Old MiceFebruary 17, 2020Mitochondria provide our cells with the energy they need to function, and they become increasingly dysfunctional...Tags: CD38, MitochondriaPosted in: News More NewsSkin and Mouth...
October 11, 2019
A team of researchers, including Dr. David Sinclair, has recently made a new study available as a preprint prior to peer review and publication in the journal Cell. DNA damage and the double-strand break Two of the primary hallmarks of aging are genomic instability, which consists of damage to our DNA, and epigenetic alterations, which...
August 21, 2019
Today, we want to spotlight a recent study showing that boosting nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) levels in mice prevents age-related hearing loss. What is β-Lapachone? β-Lapachone is a quinone-containing compound that was originally isolated from the lapacho tree in South America. It is worth noting that this tree has been used as a herbal medicine...
