Lifespan Research Institute

Anna Drangowska-Way, Ph.D.

Anna graduated from the University of Virginia, where she studied genetics in a tiny worm called C. elegans. During graduate school, she became interested in science communication and joined the Genetics Society of America’s Early Career Scientist Leadership Program, where she was a member of the Communication and Outreach Subcommittee. After graduation, she worked as a freelance science writer and communications specialist mainly with non-profit organizations.

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Vaccine
An analysis of over 3800 older adults found that shingles vaccination is associated with lower inflammation scores, slower epigenetic and transcriptomic aging, and a lower composite biological aging score [1]. Beneficial side effects Vaccines are developed to prevent specific diseases, such as polio, measles, hepatitis, and many others. However, recent data suggest that some adult...
Pregnancy
The authors of a recent study investigated the relationship between reproduction (number and timing of children), aging, and survival. An analysis of seven distinct reproductive trajectories suggested that two groups, women with the most live births and childless women, showed accelerated aging and increased mortality risk [1]. To maintain the body or to reproduce? "From...
Women discussing options
A recent review of literature investigated the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy. The authors point out that this approach could be used as a geroprotector to extend the healthspan of women. However, the risk-benefit ratio should be individually evaluated. [1] Sex-specific aging trajectories Female and male aging trajectories differ, and one contributor is...
Connecting neurons
A recent study investigated biomarkers that can help monitor trajectories of Alzheimer’s disease-related molecular processes, such as neuronal cell death, and how patients respond to treatments. The authors reported that using biomarkers enabled them to gain insights into the molecular processes that contribute to improved cognition following human recombinant granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF, sargramostim)...
Supplements
A recent review evaluated studies that included over 5.5 million participants to assess the impact of multivitamin and mineral supplements on different aspects of health [1]. A big market Multivitamin and mineral (MVM) supplements are widely used worldwide, and in the United States, around 40% of adults report taking MVMs regularly [2]. While there is...
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Researchers have investigated the reporting quality of preclinical studies’ outcomes in anti-aging research. They analyzed how study quality changed over time, shortcomings in research, and the improvements that can be made in the future in order to yield as many valuable insights as possible [1]. The need for quality reporting aging research Aging research has...