Targeting an RNA-binding protein to fight aging

Researchers have found that the RNA-binding protein PUM2 contributes to the accumulation of defective mitochondria, a key feature of the aging process. Targeting PUM2 in old [read more]

January 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Whether a urinary tract infection recurs may depend on the bacterial strain

Genetically diverse bacterial strains that cause urinary tract infections differ in their ability to trigger protective immune responses in mice, potentially explaining why [read more]

January 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

Decreased deep sleep linked to early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers have uncovered part of the explanation for why poor sleep is linked to Alzheimer’s disease. They found that older people who have less slow-wave sleep [read more]

January 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Older people who use hearing aids still report hearing challenges

A high proportion of older people with hearing aids, especially those with lower incomes, report having trouble hearing and difficulty accessing hearing care services, [read more]

January 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

First-in-human trial of senolytic drugs encouraging

Researchers publish the first data on the treatment of an age-related disease with drugs called senolytics. The results in patients with deadly idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis [read more]

January 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

To head off late-life depression, check your hearing

A new study of elderly Hispanics found that hearing loss increased the risk of depression symptoms. Original source: [read more]

January 7, 2019 // 0 Comments