New study reveals how repeated cold-water exposure enhances the cellular defenses, promoting adaptation to extreme temperatures.
Advanced Biology
Study finds zombie cells may play a role in aging
Cells that can no longer divide may play a role in the chronic inflammation that weakens the immune system and contributes to aging.
Stronger evidence links sedentary behavior and frailty in old age
Data gathered from hundreds of thousands of individuals finds strong link between sedentary behavior and becoming frail, simple changes can help.
Scientists seek a new way to treat muscular atrophy
Understanding how muscular atrophy occurs on the cellular level could help researchers identify new drugs to treat the condition.
Scientists uncover a hepatitis C drug’s hidden structures
The active structure of an oral macrocyclic drug has eluded scientists for years despite its widespread clinical use—that is, until now.
Making spider silk from tobacco plants
Plant cells outperform yeast or bacteria in producing spider silk proteins, enhancing production efficiency.
New anti-aging ingredient pulled from medicinal herb
An active compound extracted from Angelica Acutiloba effectively eliminates harmful senescent cells in the dermis, with anti-aging benefits.
An anti-inflammatory peptide may hold the key to low-back pain relief
Scientists unravel how an inconspicuous peptide found in the spine may reverse disc degeneration to one day help treat chronic low-back pain.
Specific patterns of amino acids linked to aging
Scientists find unique amino acid patterns linked to aging, offering insights that may help extend our healthspan.
What characteristics help tumor cells spread?
Research uncovers how tumor cells’ stem cell-like qualities and their ability to evade the immune system helps some cancers spread during metastasis.
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