- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 16th, 2015
The Key to Immortality: Methuselah Flies Age Slower, Live Longer
The flies were made to live up to 60% longer than normal by a team of researchers who toyed with their genetic makeup
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 19th, 2014
Ibuprofen Might Just Be the Long Sought-After Fountain of Youth
Study finds the common over-the-counter drug can extend lifespan of several species, worms and flies included
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 9th, 2014
Cool Gene Slows Aging, Might Be the Long Sought-After Fountain of Youth
The gene's ability to slow the aging process has until now only been documented in flies
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 20th, 2014
Starvation Could Be the Long Sought-After Fountain of Youth
Study finds extreme calorie restriction makes worm live twice as long
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 5th, 2014
Young Blood Transfusions Hailed as the Fountain of Youth
Chemicals in young blood found to reverse aging in the brain, heart, other organs
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 30th, 2013
Vitamin B3 Can Help People Live Longer, Evidence Suggests
Worms offered this vitamin lived about 10% longer than usual