A peer-reviewed study published in Science argues that the genetic contribution to human lifespan has been dramatically ...

Scientists discovered that jewel wasp larvae that undergo a developmental "pause" live longer and age more slowly at the molecular level by nearly 30%. This slowdown is tied to conserved biological ...

BURLINGTON, N.C.–( BUSINESS WIRE)–The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™ curriculum ...

When a person thinks of aging, they normally think of their chronological age and how many birthdays they’ve had so far. Over the last few years, there has been more talk about how people can slow ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A new study found that volunteering, even for just an ...

People whose biological age is higher than their chronological age may be more likely to develop dementia than people whose biological age matches or is lower than their chronological age, according ...

An analysis of the COSMOS randomized trial provides early evidence that taking a daily multivitamin may help support healthy aging at the cellular level A new ancillary study published in Nature ...

Biological Sciences represent a vast and integrative field dedicated to the study of life in all its myriad forms—from the intricate molecular dynamics within cells to the complex interactions ...