We are living in fascinating times. Scientists are developing completely novel tools to impact the molecular machinery of our cells far more precisely, faster and more cheaply than ever before. What are some of these promising developments? 1. Gene editing...
The older we get, the more our brains are susceptible to brain shrinkage. This shrinkage is accompanied by a steady cognitive decline, meaning difficulty to concentrate, forgetfulness or difficulty in retrieving words. However, research has shown that this brain...
Many genes involved in the aging process have been discovered. These genes can in part predict our life span and our risk of aging-related diseases. A well-known gene is the APOE gene. This gene is the most important predictor of the risk of contracting Alzheimer’s...