Science

A Canadian study shows that a decline in well-being in old age is not inevitable, as many older adults are able to regain full performance.

Researchers from the University of Cologne and Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf have identified a new form of the protein ubiquitin, which is responsible for proteostasis, i.e. protein balance, and healthy aging. The study shows that ubiquitin, which is extended at the end (CxUb), contributes to the stress resistance of cells. This discovery opens up potentially new perspectives for the treatment of cancer and age-related diseases.

A new study suggests that vitamin D may protect the sensitive chromosome caps associated with aging, potentially reducing the risk of age-related diseases.

A drop in the protein menin in the brain's hypothalamus appears to be a major factor in aging by triggering inflammation and loss of important neurotransmitters. Mouse studies show that restoring menin or supplementing with the amino acid D-serine improves cognitive abilities, bone density, skin thickness, and balance — suggesting a potential way to slow or even reverse aspects of aging.

A new study suggests that TSPO, a key biomarker of inflammation in the brain, can identify the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms occur.