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Neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease, result in a substantial health problem for the elderly, marked by ongoing neuronal degeneration and a deterioration in mental faculties. These disorders are frequently linked to oxidative stress, problems with mitochondria, and persistent inflammation in the brain, which worsen neuronal damage. The neurohormone melatonin, primarily secreted by the pineal gland, has gained recognition as a...

Geroprotectors, a class of compounds that ameliorate molecular, cellular, or physiological aging-related alterations, have garnered significant attention in the quest to promote healthy aging and extend the human health span. Among these, Calorie Restriction Mimetics (CRMs) have emerged as promising candidates due to their potential to mimic the benefits of calorie restriction, a dietary approach involving reduced calorie intake without malnutrition. Prospective CRMs may include biguanides...

Researchers used live birds to test a 50-year-old way of estimating dino speeds from fossil footprints

The grippy appendages may help engineers design robots that can navigate dense forests

Health secretary claims to be unaware of letter of protest from 300 of his agency’s scientists

One injection of a long-lasting drug showed up to 76% efficacy in a large trial

Poor olfaction could be an adaptation to frigid environments

A computer analysis of Latin inscriptions argues that economic complexity is “sticky” over time. Historians are skeptical

Science, Volume 389, Issue 6755, Page 7-7, July 2025.