People need to sleep, and sleep deprivation can cause many changes in the brain. But we have a poor understanding of why sleep is so crucial. New research has examined a fruit fly model to assess how ...

A stressful year leads to anxiety. Lasting isolation gives way to depression. An old trauma nags until it becomes paralyzing.

Stress definitely leads to anxiety just like isolation makes way for depression.Psychological and social experiences shape ...

Longevity science has spent decades chasing single molecules that might slow aging, but most candidates have delivered modest ...

Chronic stress and social isolation are frequently cited as precursors to physical illness, yet the biological machinery ...

People with type 2 diabetes either don’t make enough insulin or their bodies can’t use insulin properly. Insulin is the ...

Damage to mitochondria and lysosomes has been linked to aging, cellular senescence, and many diseases. However, the regulation and maintenance of these organelles have not been fully understood. Now, ...

The team, led by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, focussed on "mitochondrial uncouplers" - ...

Infertility affects around 48 million couples worldwide and can have various causes. In mammals, including humans, eggs are produced in the ovary. When this process goes wrong, it can lead to female ...

New findings could aid future development of more efficient therapeutic strategies in the context of regenerative medicine and aging.