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Anna Drangowska-Way, Ph.D.

Anna Drangowska-Way
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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Connecting neurons

Recombinant Human Protein Stops Neuronal Loss in Alzheimer’s

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

How Multivitamins and Minerals Impact Health and Longevity

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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Analyzing the Quality of Preclinical Anti-Aging Research

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...
Suspended stem cells

Human Umbilical Cord Blood Metabolites Lengthen Worms’ Lives

Comparison of human umbilical cord blood with adult plasma revealed hundreds of metabolites whose abundances were age-dependent. Two different formulas, each a mix of a few metabolites, demonstrated anti-senescence properties in cell cultures and model organisms [1]. Young blood has benefits Previous research has provided evidence that surgically connecting the circulatory systems of young and...
Used cigarettes

Second-Hand Smoke Alters Protein Expression

A recent study investigated plasma proteins in people exposed to secondhand smoke and found that exposure affected multiple molecular processes, including immune, inflammatory, and tissue repair pathways [1]. Carrying the consequences of something you didn’t do It is widely known and researched that smoking is bad for health, and there are even similarities between smoking...
Tyrosine

The Roles of Phenylalanine and Tyrosine in Lifespan

A recent study investigated the impact of two amino acids, phenylalanine and tyrosine, on lifespan using UK Biobank data. The researchers reported an association between tyrosine and shorter lifespan, with sex-specific differences. The results for phenylalanine were more inconsistent [1]. One by one Model animal research has shown that protein restriction can extend lifespan. However,...
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