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Adults 50-plus born later had higher capacity in 10 European countries

Later birth years were linked to higher capacity at entry than earlier birth years, with a model coefficient—a measure of association—of 0.797.Later birth years were linked to higher capacity at entry than earlier birth years, with a model coefficient—a measure of association—of 0.797.

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Cohort study of 80,105 peoplePopulations

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Nature Aging

Lymph node shrinkage limited cancer recognition in male mice

Mouse experiments found earlier loss of immune cells not yet activated by their targets in males, alongside faster lymph node shrinkage.Mouse experiments found earlier loss of immune cells not yet activated by their targets in males, alongside faster lymph node shrinkage. They shifted faster into virtual memory cells, which had memory-like features without…

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Experiments in miceCancer
Immunity

Immune cell ratio linked to healthy and disease-related aging

An observational analysis of 2,609 apparently healthy people linked the balance of two memory immune-cell groups to healthy and disease-associated aging patterns.An observational analysis of 2,609 apparently healthy people linked the balance of two memory immune-cell groups to healthy and disease-associated aging patterns.

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Cohort study of 2,609 peopleImmune response

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Artificial intelligence predicted osteoporosis from chest X-rays

In simulations, prescreening could reduce bone-density scans by about 50% while retaining detection of 98–99% of osteoporosis cases.In simulations, prescreening could reduce bone-density scans by about 50% while retaining detection of 98–99% of osteoporosis cases. In a computational study, researchers developed an artificial intelligence model using paired…

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Computational studyOsteoporosis
Aging Cell

Restoring a protein reduced DNA damage in human disc cells

Experiments that altered gene activity in human spinal disc cells found that restoring the protein also reduced senescence, a state in which cells stop dividing.Experiments that altered gene activity in human spinal disc cells found that restoring the protein also reduced senescence, a state in which cells stop dividing.

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Experiments in human cellsDNA damage response
Annals of Neurology

Severely enlarged brain vessel spaces predicted bleeding lesions

Over a median 5.1 years, bleeding-related lesions appeared in 33.7% of participants with severe enlargement versus 13.6% without severe enlargement.Over a median 5.1 years, bleeding-related lesions appeared in 33.7% of participants with severe enlargement versus 13.6% without severe enlargement.

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Trial in 932 peopleBiomarkers
Research Square

Short reprogramming reverses blood stem cell aging in mice

Activating reprogramming factors for 16 days in old mice reduced DNA damage, improved blood reconstitution, and dampened transposable element activity.Activating reprogramming factors for 16 days in old mice reduced DNA damage, improved blood reconstitution, and dampened transposable element activity.

A blood stem cell with compact chromatin sits beside a grey cell with fragmented chromatin, beneath a laboratory mouse and near smaller blood cells.
Preprint: experiments in miceInterventions
Brain

Myotonic dystrophy gene changes found in 1 in 1,527 people

Across 985,026 participants, disease-causing DNA expansions occurred in about 1 in 1,527, compared with earlier disease prevalence estimates of 1 in 3,000–8,000.Across 985,026 participants, disease-causing DNA expansions occurred in about 1 in 1,527, compared with earlier disease prevalence estimates of 1 in 3,000–8,000.

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Genetic association study of 985,026 peoplePopulations
bioRxiv

Caloric restriction delays cancer wasting in mice

In a mouse model of lung cancer, restricting food before tumour induction preserved lean mass and prolonged survival where targeting individual candidate factors failed.In a mouse model of lung cancer, restricting food before tumour induction preserved lean mass and prolonged survival where targeting individual candidate factors failed.

Muscle fibres remain full beside a mouse with few grains, while a smaller, frayed bundle sits beside a mouse with more grains.
Preprint: experiments in miceDietary restriction
bioRxiv

Low-dose zinc improves health and stress defence in worms

In aged roundworms, a low dose of zinc restored organismal zinc after an approximately 90% drop in zinc-to-sulfur ratio, improving healthspan and stress resistance.In aged roundworms, a low dose of zinc restored organismal zinc after an approximately 90% drop in zinc-to-sulfur ratio, improving healthspan and stress resistance.

A dark blue-green worm has a clear interior beside a smaller grey worm filled with protein tangles, with intact and disrupted ribosomes nearby.
Preprint: experiments in wormsInterventions
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

Childhood loneliness linked to faster frailty progression

Definite childhood loneliness was linked to faster frailty progression than no childhood loneliness, with an estimated difference of 0.289 in the statistical model.Definite childhood loneliness was linked to faster frailty progression than no childhood loneliness, with an estimated difference of 0.289 in the statistical model.

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Cohort study of 13,643 peoplePopulations
The Journals of Gerontology, Series A

Intrinsic capacity declines in community-dwelling older US adults

In 5,834 community-dwelling older Americans, intrinsic capacity scores showed progressive age-related decline and were lower in females than in males.In 5,834 community-dwelling older Americans, intrinsic capacity scores showed progressive age-related decline and were lower in females than in males.

A full dark blue-green muscle bundle and a thinner grey bundle with sparse fibres sit among upright, faceless people, some with white hair.
Cross-sectional study of 5,834 peopleBiomarkers

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Blood-cell telomerase delays premature aging in zebrafish

Boosting telomerase in blood-forming cells extended lifespan in immune-deficient zebrafish and partly restored gut health, operating without major changes in telomere…Boosting telomerase in blood-forming cells extended lifespan in immune-deficient zebrafish and partly restored gut health, operating without major changes in telomere length.

Rag1 deficiency drives premature intestinal degeneration.
Preprint: experiments in zebrafishTelomerase and telomere maintenance
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Mediterranean lifestyle linked to lower risk of death

The highest-scoring quarter had a hazard ratio of 0.70—a measure comparing death rates over time—versus the lowest-scoring quarter.The highest-scoring quarter had a hazard ratio of 0.70—a measure comparing death rates over time—versus the lowest-scoring quarter. Researchers analysed data from 105,812 adults in the Lifelines observational cohort study, with a…

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Cohort study of 105,812 peoplePopulations
Aging

Tiny vesicles spread senescence in lab-grown human cells

In lab-grown human fibroblasts, tiny vesicles from senescent cells prompted dividing cells to halt division and activate a DNA damage response.In lab-grown human fibroblasts, tiny vesicles from senescent cells prompted dividing cells to halt division and activate a DNA damage response.

Experiments in human cellsCellular senescence
Cardiovascular Diabetology

Combined blood marker linked to cardiovascular disease risk

An observational study followed 5,474 Chinese participants from 2011 to 2020 and linked higher marker values to progression to clinical cardiovascular disease.An observational study followed 5,474 Chinese participants from 2011 to 2020 and linked higher marker values to progression to clinical cardiovascular disease.

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Cohort study of 5,474 peopleCardiovascular disease
BMC Medicine

Carbon dioxide and heatwaves linked to diabetes in China

Higher carbon dioxide concentrations and more frequent heatwaves were linked to diabetes, with odds ratios—comparisons of diabetes odds—of 1.14 and 1.48, respectively.Higher carbon dioxide concentrations and more frequent heatwaves were linked to diabetes, with odds ratios—comparisons of diabetes odds—of 1.14 and 1.48, respectively.

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Cross-sectional study of 134,403 peopleDiabetes
PNAS

Oxygen-limiting drug combination extends lifespan in mice

In mice with severe mitochondrial disease, a two-drug treatment extended median lifespan from 62 days to 158 days.In mice with severe mitochondrial disease, a two-drug treatment extended median lifespan from 62 days to 158 days. In an experiment in mice, researchers tested a two-drug regimen designed to mimic the effects of breathing…

Experiments in miceInterventions
BMC Public Health

Disease progression to stroke differed across countries

An observational analysis of 247,863 adults aged 45–100 linked older age to stroke progression, with the strength of those links differing across countries.An observational analysis of 247,863 adults aged 45–100 linked older age to stroke progression, with the strength of those links differing across countries.

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Cohort study of 247,863 peopleStroke
Scientific Reports

Low muscle mass linked to later cancer reports in Chinese adults

Compared with participants without low muscle mass, those with it had a hazard ratio of 2.02, indicating a higher rate of later self-reported cancer.Compared with participants without low muscle mass, those with it had a hazard ratio of 2.02, indicating a higher rate of later self-reported cancer.

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Cohort study of 10,407 peopleCancer
Aging Cell

Anti-aging clock results often fail across multiple models

When researchers applied extra biological age clocks to previously tested anti-aging treatments, no additional clock showed a statistically meaningful effect.When researchers applied extra biological age clocks to previously tested anti-aging treatments, no additional clock showed a statistically meaningful effect.

Epigenetic clock models measuring three different aging interventions.
Computational studyBiomarkers
Biosensors & Bioelectronics

Electrical test predicts senescence in cultured muscle cells

In an experiment on cultured muscle precursor cells, electrical metabolic monitoring tracked cellular senescence and predicted whether the cells could form muscle.In an experiment on cultured muscle precursor cells, electrical metabolic monitoring tracked cellular senescence and predicted whether the cells could form muscle.

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Experiments in cellsBiomarkers
Preprints.org

Global study defines seven key symptom areas for menopause

Data from 5,228 participants and 302 interviews across 13 countries identified seven core physical, mental, and social domains to track during menopause.Data from 5,228 participants and 302 interviews across 13 countries identified seven core physical, mental, and social domains to track during menopause.

A group of upright, faceless women stands beside a brain with branching folds, a woman resting in bed, and a bladder above layered pelvic muscles.
Preprint: study of 5,228 peopleMenopause
Journal of Global Health

Higher education than parents is linked to healthier aging

In an observational study of over 100,000 older adults across five countries, upward educational mobility was linked to higher overall physical and mental capacity.In an observational study of over 100,000 older adults across five countries, upward educational mobility was linked to higher overall physical and mental capacity.

Impact of intergenerational educational mobility on intrinsic capacity.
Cohort study of 100,362 peoplePopulations
BMC Geriatrics

High, rising social stress linked to death risk in older adults

The adjusted hazard ratio, which compares death rates over time, was 1.10 for consistently high, rising social stress versus initially lower, rising stress.The adjusted hazard ratio, which compares death rates over time, was 1.10 for consistently high, rising social stress versus initially lower, rising stress.

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Cohort study of 10,938 peoplePopulations
Eye and Vision

Combined blood fat and sugar measures linked to glaucoma

The basic blood fat–glucose measure had a hazard ratio—a comparison of glaucoma rates—of 1.05 in a cohort of 396,213 UK participants.The basic blood fat–glucose measure had a hazard ratio—a comparison of glaucoma rates—of 1.05 in a cohort of 396,213 UK participants. Researchers followed 396,213 UK participants of European ancestry without glaucoma, a disease…

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Cohort study of 396,213 peopleGlaucoma
Neurobiology of Disease

Reprogrammed human neurons survive and mature in mice

Transplanted human neurons survived for up to 5 months, with a proportion remaining up to 10 months, in mice lacking normal immune defences.Transplanted human neurons survived for up to 5 months, with a proportion remaining up to 10 months, in mice lacking normal immune defences.

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Experiments in miceInterventions
Psychiatry Research

Sleep and muscle problems linked to rising depressive symptoms

Adults with both problems were linked to rapidly rising rather than persistently low depressive symptoms, with an odds ratio of 4.130.Adults with both problems were linked to rapidly rising rather than persistently low depressive symptoms, with an odds ratio of 4.130. Adults aged 45 and older from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study were studied…

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Cohort study of 11,295 peopleMuscle
International Journal of Cancer

Cancer survivors face more illnesses, especially with low education

In over 109,000 Danish cancer survivors followed for a median 6.9 years, new illness rates exceeded those of cancer-free peers, with short education linked to further…In over 109,000 Danish cancer survivors followed for a median 6.9 years, new illness rates exceeded those of cancer-free peers, with short education linked to further increases.

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Cohort study of 574,022 peoplePopulations
Advanced Materials

Self-renewing nanoparticles reduce friction and joint wear

The engineered particles cut friction over 90% compared with commercial hyaluronic acid and reversed chondrocyte senescence in lab models of osteoarthritis.The engineered particles cut friction over 90% compared with commercial hyaluronic acid and reversed chondrocyte senescence in lab models of osteoarthritis.

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Experiments in animalsBones and joints
JAMA Network Open

Cannabis use linked to poorer objective sleep in middle age

In a 35-year cohort of adults around age 61, each year of cumulative cannabis use was linked to higher odds of prolonged nighttime wakefulness.In a 35-year cohort of adults around age 61, each year of cumulative cannabis use was linked to higher odds of prolonged nighttime wakefulness.

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Cohort study of 1,266 peopleSleep disorders
bioRxiv

Metabolic pause protects donor livers and aids survival in rats

A flush combining a metabolic inhibitor with a mitochondrial protectant reduced tissue injury and improved survival after warm storage in rat liver transplants.A flush combining a metabolic inhibitor with a mitochondrial protectant reduced tissue injury and improved survival after warm storage in rat liver transplants.

Livers beside laboratory rats show intact tissue with tightly packed cells and a whole mitochondrion against damaged tissue with gaps and broken mitochondria.
Preprint: experiments in ratsInterventions
中国科学与技术学报

Stiffening arteries linked to tooth loss in older adults

Adults with moderate and high increases in estimated arterial stiffness had odds ratios of 1.32 and 1.78 for tooth loss compared with a low-stable group.Adults with moderate and high increases in estimated arterial stiffness had odds ratios of 1.32 and 1.78 for tooth loss compared with a low-stable group.

A dental arch with missing teeth beside a stiff artery contrasts with a smaller complete set of teeth beside a curved, supple artery.
Cohort study of 10,245 peoplePopulations

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