• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 16th, 2015
The Key to Immortality: Methuselah Flies Age Slower, Live Longer

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

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

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

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

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

Vitamin B3 Can Help People Live Longer, Evidence Suggests

Worms offered this vitamin lived about 10% longer than usual