Cell & Gene Research

Rewiring the Body: How Bioelectricity Could Redefine Aging and Regeneration

A Deep Dive with Dr. Michael Levin on Development, Repair, and the Future of Cellular Control What if aging wasn’t just about wear and tear—but about miscommunication? In the ever-expanding field of regenerative medicine, few voices are as compelling or thought-provoking as that of Dr. Michael Levin, a developmental biologist at Tufts University and a […]

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Olympic Champions and the Biology of Youth: What Epigenetics Reveals About Elite Athletes and Aging

When we think of Olympic athletes, we picture peak performance—strength, grace, precision, and unrelenting discipline. But what if their extraordinary physical capabilities are accompanied by something less visible but just as remarkable: a slower biological clock? Recent research suggests just that. A study of Hungarian Olympic gold medalists has revealed a striking finding: elite athletes

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Healing From the Inside Out: How Mitochondria Are Becoming a New Target in Genetic Disease

Exploring how cellular energy hubs could help reverse the effects of certain mutations—and what that means for health and longevity Every cell in your body is a story in motion—one shaped by genes, environment, and the unceasing pulse of energy that fuels life itself. At the heart of that energy is the mitochondrion, a microscopic

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Turning Back the Cellular Clock: How Partial Reprogramming Rejuvenated Human Cells by 30 Years

A landmark study shows that aging may not be a one-way street—and that youthful vitality might be more recoverable than we imagined We all feel it eventually. That subtle slowing down, the lingering aches, the name you can’t quite recall. Aging is often seen as a gradual loss—a steady march forward in time from which

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Some Stem Cells Remain Youthful With Age: What This Reveals About Aging, Resilience, and Longevity

A groundbreaking discovery highlights how certain stem cells preserve their youth — and what it may mean for extending healthspan Aging has long been associated with an inevitable decline — a slow unraveling of biological resilience, where cells lose their regenerative capacity, tissues wear out, and organs falter. But what if aging isn’t entirely universal?

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Engineering Cellular Resilience: How Expressing a Mitochondrial Gene in the Nucleus May Help Us Age Better

A groundbreaking study in mice opens new doors in mitochondrial medicine—and offers clues for enhancing energy, resilience, and longevity at the cellular level Deep within every cell in your body, two genomes coexist. One resides in the nucleus, home to over 99% of your genetic material. The other—a tiny, powerful remnant of ancient bacteria—lives in

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Urolithin A and the Future of Aging Gracefully: A Gut Molecule’s Quiet Power Over Inflammation

Rethinking Aging: More Than Just Time Aging isn’t merely the accumulation of years. It’s the biological and biochemical wear and tear that accumulates over time, subtly reshaping our cells, tissues, and organs. At its heart lies one of the most potent disruptors of healthy aging: chronic inflammation. In recent years, scientists have turned their attention

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The Paradox of Senescent Cells: How “Zombie Cells” May Play a Surprising Protective Role in the Bladder

New research reveals how cellular senescence may serve both villain and hero roles in the aging process In the fast-evolving world of longevity science, cellular senescence has become one of the hottest—and most complex—topics of our time. Senescent cells, sometimes dubbed “zombie cells,” are widely known for their role in driving age-related inflammation, tissue dysfunction,

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Mitochondrial Fragmentation and Muscle Weakness: Unlocking a Key Link in Aging

As the field of longevity science continues to evolve, few discoveries carry as much significance as those involving the mitochondria — often called the powerhouses of our cells. These tiny, energy-generating organelles play a central role in fueling nearly every biological process. When mitochondria falter, the consequences ripple outward, contributing to numerous age-related declines. One

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