CELLULAR SENESCENCE

Jun 19 2026HEALTH

Ramadan fasting and its possible effects on diabetes-related cell aging

Researchers are looking into whether skipping meals during Ramadan could slow down changes linked to type 2 diabetes. Telomeres are small caps on the ends of cells that get shorter as we age or face health problems. People with type 2 diabetes often have shorter telomeres, which might explain why th

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Oct 26 2025HEALTH

How Aging Cells Talk to Each Other and Why It Matters

Aging is a big deal, and not just because of wrinkles. It's about how our cells change and talk to each other. Once, scientists thought senescent cells, which are like old, grumpy cells that stop dividing, just hung out in one place. But now, they know these cells chat with other cells all over the

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Jul 08 2025SCIENCE

How CRISPR-Cas9 Could Help Us Live Longer and Healthier

Aging is a complex process. It's not just about time passing. It's about what happens inside our cells. Telomeres, the protective caps on our chromosomes, get shorter every time our cells divide. Eventually, this leads to cellular senescence, a state where cells stop functioning properly. This is a

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Estrogen, Gut Bacteria, and Bone Health: A New Look

You might not think your gut bacteria have much to do with your bones, right? But recent research is connecting some dots between estrogen, those tiny microbes living in your gut, and a condition called osteoporosis. This isn't just about having strong bones; it's also about how hormones and little

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