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High genetic running capacity promotes efficient metabolism with aging

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However, whether high genetic running capacity promotes more efficient metabolism with aging is not known. Adipose tissue may have a key role in healthy aging Credit: University of Jyväskylä High running capacity is associated with health and longevity.

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Genetic test identifies invasive lobular carcinomas that are at high risk of recurring

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Credit: Breast Unit of the Champalimaud Clinical Centre in Lisbon, Portugal New results to be presented at the 12th European Breast Cancer Conference show that a test, which looks at the activity of 70 genes in breast cancer tissue, is possible to use in the clinic to identify patients with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) that […].

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Unusual mechanism in rare mutation associated with Alzheimer’s uncovered

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The paper, published on April 2 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, characterizes a mutation located in a genetic region that was not previously thought […].

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Common class of drugs linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

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Anticholinergic medications are used for many conditions but might also accelerate cognitive decline, especially in older persons with biological or genetic risk factors A team of scientists, led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, report that a class of drugs used for a broad array of conditions, from allergies (..)

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Castration delays DNA aging

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New research shows that castration of male sheep delays aging of DNA compared to intact males Credit: Victoria Surgue Most of us are familiar with the fact that women live longer than men. But fellas, if we told you there was one thing that could be done to increase your lifespan, would you do it? […].

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Study suggests scientists may need to rethink which genes control aging

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NIH scientists discover that bacteria may drive activity of many hallmark aging genes in flies Credit: Courtesy of the Giniger lab NIH/NINDS.

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The mode of detection of high-risk breast cancers is linked to patient prognosis

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Breast cancers that are detected in the interval between national screening programme mammograms have a worse prognosis than those detected at the time of a screening, even if they have the same biology, according to research presented at the 12th European Breast Cancer Conference on Saturday.