Many of us remember from high school biology class that mitochondria are the cell's "power plants." These small kidney-bean-shaped structures are what convert nutrients from food into ATP—the cell's ...

Macrophages are part of the immune system's frontline; they attack and "eat" invaders to protect surrounding cells. They, ...

In a recent study published in the Experimental Gerontology Journal, researchers reviewed the current knowledge related to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) and the role of mitochondria concerning ...

Researchers from Inserm and the University of Bordeaux, in collaboration with the University of Moncton, have developed an ...

A new study reveals that a buildup of metabolism in specialized brain cells is what triggers the need for sleep. Sleep may ...

“Longevity” wasn’t even a buzzword yet in 2007, when Dr. Chris Rinsch started his company, Timeline, that’s devoted to it. “Timeline was founded by scientists and doctors with this idea of really ...

Researchers from The University of Osaka found that macrophages use microautophagy, mediated by Rab32-positive ...

Study uncovers a polyphenol's mechanism in enhancing mitochondrial calcium uptake and muscle bioenergetics during aging. Study: Mitochondrial calcium uptake declines during aging and is directly ...