In adults aged 70 and older, cells that were recycling more of their own components were linked to worse physical function, ...

Every day, our cells must dispose of damaged proteins and other unwanted material to keep themselves functioning properly.

A recently published study by University of New Mexico researchers looks at how intense exercise affects the body. Michael ...

Exercise and Autophagy Activation Physical activity is another potent stimulus for autophagy. Exercise induces cellular stress that triggers autophagic pathways, enhancing the body’s ability to repair ...

A cell-permeable peptide that activates autophagy improved grip strength, endurance, and balance in aged mice and produced ...

Autophagy declined with age in tests of male skin cells, remained stable in female skin cells and increased in female induced neurons. The research team also found that higher or lower expression ...

Inside our cells, a 'recycling operation' takes place every day without rest. Broken proteins and unneeded components are ...

Growing older is inevitable, but what happens inside our cells as we age may be more complicated than scientists once believed. New research reveals a striking difference between men and women: a ...

HHS unveiled a new Alzheimer's and dementia plan in Fort Lauderdale focused on prevention and early detection. Here is what is promised and proven. Final CDC Data Put U.S. Fertility Rate at Record Low ...