Genetics, Longevity and Cancer - Current Research Uncovers Surprising Findings

By Max Cerquetti April 24, 2022 | Cellular Senescence chronological age Cognitive Health DNA methylation epigenetic age epigenetic alterations gene expression genomic instability

Everyone is familiar with the widely varying sizes, as well as lifespans, of different mammals. A mouse, weighing in at under an ounce, lives a mere 12 to 18 months. Male elephants can weigh up to 13,000 pounds and have an average lifespan of 60 to 70 years. The blue...

What Is the Theoretical Upper Age Limit of Humans? Blood Cell Counts and Footsteps May Offer a Clue

By Max Cerquetti October 16, 2021 | biological clocks blood cell counts epigenetic alterations genomic instability hallmarks of aging Human longevity intercellular communication live longer loss of resilience

Something is going to get you in the end — it could be cancer, diabetes, or a lightning strike. But what if, in a perfect world, you were able to avoid all of those calamities, do away with the everyday stressors that compound to chip away at your health, and...