Eat junk, look good, die young
Natural Environment Research Council and University of Glasgow Press release: A study published today by Glasgow University scientists shows that finches given a poor diet briefly in early life become adults that can't cope with ageing. Birds that had a low quality diet for just two weeks grew into adults with much lower levels of antioxidants in... view more... (2003-06-27)
A First Glance at the Gene Networks of Human Aging
Boston, MA - July 29, 2004 - Scientists have rendered the first gene and protein networks of human aging, an important step in understanding the genetic mechanisms of aging. The work led by Joao Pedro de Magalhaes from Harvard Medical School is detailed in the July 30 issue of FEBS Letters. view more (2004-07-29)
Descartes Research Prize to Professor Jacobs from the University of Tampere
At a ceremony today in Prague Castle, Howy Jacobs, Professor of Molecular Biology in the University of Tampere (Finland), was presented with the EU's Descartes Research Prize 2004, on behalf of his multinational research consortium on 'Mitochondrial Biogenesis, Ageing and Disease' (MBAD). view more (2004-12-02)
Immune defect is key to skin aging
Scientists funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have discovered why older people may be so vulnerable to cancer and infections in the skin. view more (2009-08-28)
The turbidity of wine has an influence on the aroma of the ferment, but not on the accumulation of biogenic amines
The turbidity of red wine during its ageing in oak casks has an influence on the accumulation of volatile compounds and, thereby, on the wine's aroma, but not on the accumulation of biogenic amines. view more (2006-11-28)
Research suggests aspirin helps combat cataracts
Ongoing research in the School of Animal and Microbial Sciences (AMS) at the University of Reading has helped to clarify the process of cataract, the largest cause of blindness in the world. Professor James Crabbe and his team in AMS have targeted the importance of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - such as aspirin - in helping protect... view more... (2004-06-03)
The Ageing Brain
Is mental decline in old age inevitable? If mental decline can be avoided what is available to stimulate the active minds of the elderly? Would the use of computer-generated simulation of reality be an ethical way to provide for an increased population of mentally active old people? The Ageing Brain provides the first popular, comprehensive and... view more... (2001-07-10)
Ancient neutrinos could put string theory and quantum loop gravity to the test
Tiny but ageing neutrinos can be used to test the very foundations of quantum theory at unprecedented cosmological time scales. view more (2005-10-14)
Investigating the techniques of Old Masters
Why do the colours in some of Van Gogh's paintings change? How did he mix his paint? The new De Mayerne research programme is investigating molecular changes due to the ageing of paintings, artist's techniques and the effects of previous restorations. The De Mayerne research programme concentrates on the works of Dutch painters from the 15th to... view more... (2002-06-24)
Ground-breaking new insight into the development of Alzheimer's disease
According to estimates there are 85,000 Alzheimer patients in our country and approximately 20,000 new cases every year. This spectacular increase is due to the increasing ageing population. Unfortunately it is still unclear precisely which ageing process forms the basis of this spectacular rise in the occurrence of the disease. view more (2008-04-23)
Advance towards early Alzheimer's diagnosis
An Australian research project has found a way to bring forward the detection of early stage Alzheimer's disease by up to 18 months. view more (2008-06-18)
Signatures of the first stars
A primitive star with extremely low iron content has been discovered by an international research team from Sweden, Japan, Germany, USA, Australia and Great Britain. The results are published in Nature online this week. view more (2005-04-15)
Study lifts lid on depression
While depression and suicides among young people are on the increase, a study by the University of Leicester has found that the elderly seem to be coping better with the rigours of 21st century living. In this cyber age of rapid technological change, a two year study of 65-74 year olds in a Leicestershire town found them to be marginally less... view more... (2000-04-07)
Chemistry & Industry Magazine - 16 August Issue
NEWS Brain’s grammar function separates us from apes (page 5) Until now there has been no comprehensive and scientific evidence to explain why monkeys and humans are so different, despite having a mere 1.23% difference in their genome but researchers in Japan have discovered that humans possess a grammar function whereas monkeys do not. It... view more... (2002-08-14)
Aging brain reduces ovulation
Dutch researcher Annelieke Franke has discovered that the aging of the brain adversely affects the fertility of female rats. The scientist suspects that her research will provide insights into fertility problems of women over the age of 30. Franke studied relatively young subfertile rats. Although the pituitary gland and ovaries of these rats... view more... (2003-10-10)
Scotland's economy challenged by population trends
Scotland's population is changing in ways that could transform the face of the country. While the latest figures show a recent upswing in births and migration to Scotland and a projected rise in the population over the next 25 years, in the long term Scotland's population (in common with many other developed nations) is predicted to decline and... view more... (2007-12-07)
Researchers track down the genes that could put the brakes on breast cancer.
Normally, old or damaged cells are told to stop dividing and 'self-destruct' to prevent any mutations being duplicated and growing into tumours. But cancer cells usually ignore these messages and become 'immortal' allowing them to continue multiplying indefinitely and out of control. Scientists already know that an enzyme called 'telomerase' is... view more... (1999-02-22)
EDINBURGH MEN SOUGHT FOR MEMORY LOSS STUDY
Professor Jonathan Seckl's team, based at the Centre for the Study of the Ageing Brain at the Western General Hospital, has already carried out research which indicates memory loss in the elderly may tie in with higher-than-normal levels of glucocorticoids, hormones which boost blood sugar levels in times of stress. The researchers believe... view more... (1999-06-21)
High altitude life may make women age before their time
n women, ageing is accompanied by a drop in the serum concentration of hormones such as DHEA/ DHEAS1, growth hormone, and ovarian sex hormones. Now new hormone research, published in the Journal of Endocrinology, indicates that women living at high altitude may age faster than those who live at sea level. A team led by Dr Gustavo Gonzales studied... view more... (2002-04-18)
'Ageing gene' could be passed on via X chromosome (p 507)
An observational study in this week's issue of THE LANCET sheds more light on the theory that ageing is associated with a shortening of chromosomes in somatic (ie. non-reproductive) cells. Results of the study suggest that the gene responsible for telomere shortening is inherited via the X chromosome. Previous research including a 2003 Lancet... view more... (2004-02-11)
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