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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Thymus in body
A recent study identified the thymus hormone thymulin as a molecule with the potential to reduce inflammation in an age-dependent manner. Treating cancer-bearing mice with this molecule made other cancer treatments more effective [1]. The aging immune system Aging has a profound impact on the immune system. It leads to a progressive decline in immune...
DNA clock
A recent review discusses the development of biological aging clocks, their capabilities and limitations, the discoveries they enabled, and possible future developments in this area [1]. How do we measure aging? Developments in science and technology have allowed researchers to move beyond speculation and philosophical debates about aging to study its molecular underpinnings and the...
Protein-Rich Diet
In a recently published perspective paper, the author argues that the UK's official health guidelines on physical activity and protein intake should be revised to recommend levels necessary to achieve optimal health, rather than the bare minimum currently recommended [1]. From bare minimum to optimizing for healthspan Current government guidelines on nutrition and physical activity...
Alzheimer's MRI
A recent study suggests that hyperglycosylation in brain tissue can be a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease [1]. Lesser-known Alzheimer’s molecular features Pathological deposits of amyloid-β plaques and tau tangles in the brain are probably the most well-known features of Alzheimer’s disease. However, Alzheimer’s also involves various metabolism-related pathologies, such as alterations in glucose metabolism [2],...
In a recent paper, researchers have proposed that the immune system and immune surveillance play a central role in maintaining microbial composition throughout life by suppressing microbial proliferation and that aging weakens these processes [1]. Lifelong companions Aging leads to the deterioration of the organs and systems in the human body, while also altering the...
Heart examination
A recent study compared premenopausal, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal women’s cardiovascular health. Perimenopausal women had about twice the odds of having a poor overall score when compared with premenopausal women, after adjusting for age [1]. Menopausal health decline The menopausal transition, and the associated changes in hormonal levels, especially declining estrogen levels, mark not only the...