Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Aging impairs adipose tissue function and contributes to metabolic disorders, such as obesity and insulin resistance. Chronic inflammation ...

Mutations accumulated in mitochondrial DNA associated with aging were earlier believed to cause aging by decreasing the energy-producing function (mitochondrial respiratory function). In this study, ...

Beauty may only be skin-deep, but beautiful skin reveals a whole lot more, new research shows. It shows vitality and good health—and it could even extend your healthy years. “Skin is one of the ...

The human genome is broadly classified into the genome residing in the cell nucleus (nuclear DNA) and the genome residing in the mitochondria (mitochondrial DNA: mtDNA). Mitochondria are cell ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The mitochondria are considered the ‘powerhouses’ or ‘engines’ of your cells. As Dr. Terry Wahls points out, most chronic diseases ...

New mechanisms discovered that show how development-dependent disruptions in mitochondrial function lead to premature skeletal aging. An interdisciplinary research team led by Professor Dr Bent ...

An interdisciplinary research team led by Professor Dr. Bent Brachvogel has examined how mitochondria influence the premature aging of the skeleton. Mitochondria play a key role in the production of ...

Tiny biological batteries known as mitochondria keep the body's cells running smoothly, and their gradual decline is linked to a wide range of age-related diseases. Now scientists think they have ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. Microscopic view of mitochondria—often called the "powerhouses of ...