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Scientists have said having longer genes can make someone live longer (stock photo)

Scientists Unravel Mystery of Aging: Gene Length Is the Decisive Factor

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Scientists think they have cracked the secret of aging. Major genetic analysis of people, rodents and fish has revealed that the length of their DNA is directly related to their biological age. Shorter genes were associated with shorter lifespans, while longer genes were linked to better health and longevity. Scientists believe that if they can …

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'Aging genius' Lionel Messi seeks to inspire Argentina against the Netherlands | CNN

‘Aging genius’ Lionel Messi seeks to inspire Argentina against the Netherlands | CNN

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CNN — Lionel Messi and Argentina are three games away from winning the World Cup, but against the Netherlands they will face their toughest test of the tournament so far. Friday’s quarter-final at Lusail Stadium is a compelling game, not least because of the World Cup history between the two teams. They last met in …

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Severe COVID-19 linked to molecular signatures of brain aging – Neuroscience News

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Summary: Gene usage in the brains of those who suffered severe COVID-19 infections was similar to that seen in the aging brain. Researchers say COVID-19 is associated with molecular signatures of brain aging. Source: BIDMC Although COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory disease, neurological symptoms have been described in many patients with COVID-19, including recovered individuals. …

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Teenage brains are aging faster than normal due to pandemic stress, study finds

Teenage brains are aging faster than normal due to pandemic stress, study finds

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Comment this story Comment The stress of pandemic shutdowns prematurely aged the brains of adolescents by at least three years and similar to changes seen in children who faced chronic stress and adversity, a study has found. The study, published Thursday in Biological Psychiatry: Global Open Science, was the first to compare analyzes of the …

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Repeated stress accelerates eye aging – Neuroscience News

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Summary: Stress such as elevated intraocular pressure in the eye causes transcriptional and epigenetic changes in retinal tissue similar to natural aging. Source: UC Irvine New research from the University of California, Irvine suggests that aging is an important component of retinal ganglion cell death in glaucoma, and that new pathways can be targeted when …

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