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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Proteins in the brain
A recent analysis of serum protein changes identified 16 proteins related to inflammatory, synaptic, metabolic, and Alzheimer’s disease processes whose levels change during the menopausal transition [1]. These changes were linked to cognitive health later in life. The time for interventions Menopause is mostly known as a stage that marks the end of female reproduction,...
Mouse treadmill
Results from a recent study suggest a delay in ovarian aging in mice following treadmill training; this effect was mediated by adiponectin. Pharmacologically activating adiponectin receptors extended reproductive span in mice. [1] Beyond reproduction The female reproductive system strongly influences the female aging trajectory, and its impact goes well beyond the cessation of reproduction. While...
DNA clock
In a recent study, researchers have evaluated how responsive several DNA methylation (DNAm) biomarkers are to a range of longevity interventions [1]. Waiting too long Testing lifespan-extending interventions in humans has a major problem: it can take many years, or even decades, to see results. Nobody wants to wait that long. Therefore, it is essential...
Bicycle racers
A new study compared high-intensity sprint-interval exercise with moderate-intensity exercise. The former produced larger changes in circulating protein and metabolite levels than the latter and stimulated proteins associated with cardiometabolic health benefits [1]. Short and intense vs. long and moderate Exercise is a well-known lifestyle factor that can positively impact health. Exercise benefits multiple cells,...
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...