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Aging modulatory effects of a decoction in Drosophila and C. elegans: mechanistic insights through NMR-based metabolomics
As the challenges posed by an aging population become increasingly apparent, the prevention and treatment of age-related diseases have become key research priorities. This study hypothesizes that Zhizi Baipi Decoction exhibits aging modulatory effects. Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction that has been passed down for generations and remains widely used in contemporary clinical practice. Due to their short lifespan, well-defined genetic backgrounds, and ease of manipulation, model organisms...
Respirometry-Based Screening of Marine Natural Products Identifies Leptochelin A as a Novel Modulator of Mitochondrial Function
While mitochondria are recognized as promising therapeutic targets for common pathologies of aging, existing drug discovery platforms fail to capture the adequate physiological and biological contexts necessary to identify translatable, clinically-relevant leads. The goal of this study was to identify marine natural products that modulate mitochondrial function using a screening pipeline leveraging primary human cells in a cell-based phenotypic primary screen. Using this approach, we identified...
Decreases in the sustained firing capacity of layer 2/3 pyramidal neurons in the anterior cingulate cortex of aged rats
The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is particularly vulnerable to aging, which impairs cognitive functions such as attention and working memory. Although aging is known to alter intrinsic electrophysiological properties in other brain regions, the differences in the properties of aged ACC neurons and young adult neurons remain uninvestigated. In this study, we compared the intrinsic membrane properties and firing characteristics of aged layer 2/3 pyramidal neurons (26-month-old rats) with those...
Exploring Food Security, Functional Limitations, and Quality of Life Among Adults 60 Years and Older in New York City: A Cross-Sectional Study
CONCLUSION: These results show the impact of food insecurity and functional limitations and HRQOL in older adults. The results emphasize the urgent need for addressing food insecurity and promote healthy aging among older adults in New York City.
Scientists say guava juice could make iron supplements work better
Researchers found that drinking guava juice may significantly improve anemia by helping the body absorb iron more efficiently. In a review of 17 studies, women and teenage girls who consumed guava juice — especially with iron supplements — experienced noticeable increases in hemoglobin levels. Since guava contains far more vitamin C than oranges, scientists believe it could become a simple, affordable nutrition tool in regions where anemia is widespread.