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Enzyme discovered critical to age-related cognitive decline
A joint study from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University has led to the identification of an enzyme, HDAC1, which is critical for repairing age-related…
Orielensis Jim Mellon Gifts £1 Million to Aid Research into Improving Future Health Resilience
We are delighted to announce that Jim Mellon (1975, PPE), British investor and philanthropist, has gifted £1 million to support and advance the study of Longevity Science at Oxford,…
Biotech firm Magnitude Biosciences makes acquisition to expand reach
Magnitude Biosciences Ltd, which is based at NETPark in Sedgefield, has acquired Invermis Ltd, a specialist transgenics services provider.
New Ageing and Vitality research centre planned for Newcastle
GSSArchitecture has been appointed by Newcastle University to develop the masterplan for a new build, mixed-use urban developed in the centre of Newcastle. The development, the Campus…
Some worms programmed to die early for sake of colony
Some worms are genetically predisposed to die before reaching old age, which appears to benefit the colony by reducing food demand, finds a new UCL-led study...
Medicines Discovery Catapult, at Alderley Park, in partnership with industry and academia, advancing COVID-19 testing capacity
Last week the Government announced the establishment of large scale national COVID-19 hub laboratories across the UK. The initial laboratories have been established in Cheshire,…
Whale sharks: Atomic tests solve age puzzle of world's largest fish
Data from atomic bomb tests conducted during the Cold War have helped scientists accurately age the world's biggest fish.
Whale sharks are large, slow moving and docile creatures…
Mediterranean diet linked to healthy ageing
Researchers have found a Mediterranean diet could help older people stave off frailty and keep mentally sharp. A diet rich in fruit and vegetables, olive oil and fish was found to…
GP practices urged to join COVID-19 research
Oxford researchers have launched a study to track the spread of COVID-19 in the population and develop a deeper understanding of the virus in general practice. The University of…
Why have so many coronavirus patients died in Italy?
The coronavirus pandemic is exacting a heavy toll on Italy, with hospitals overwhelmed and a nationwide lockdown imposed. But experts are also concerned about a seemingly high…