Tag Archives: gerontology
Caloric Restriction: The defense against aging
Worried about getting old? It’s simple. Eat less and you could live longer. This is the view held by an increasing number of medical professionals, scientists and nutritionists around the world including experts at the Calorie Restriction Society. These beliefs … Continue reading
Filed under Article, Life Extension, Science
Reverse Aging of Human Muscle Tissue
In this article, we re-examine a study by scientists from the University of California, Berkeley that had identified critical biochemical pathways linked to the aging of human muscle. By manipulating these pathways, the researchers were able to turn back the … Continue reading
Filed under Article, Science, Tissue rejuvenation
I refuse the invitation to my grave
In the September issue of Scientific American, Tom Kirkwood came out with an article about human aging named “Why can’t we live forever?” His disposable soma theory says that the body is mortal because its cells are specialized. He believes … Continue reading
Filed under Immortalism
