
Amputated sea cucumber tissue keeps living for years—possibly forever
The discarded fragments of this creature apparently refuse to die, leading researchers to claim immortality

Amputated sea cucumber tissue keeps living for years—possibly forever
The discarded fragments of this creature apparently refuse to die, leading researchers to claim immortality

‘Universal’ aging clocks offer new clues to longevity
A new study could help identify promising treatments to extend the human lifespan, researchers say


Getting the same amount of rest each day may be tied to slower biological aging
Stable rhythms of rest and activity are associated with healthier biological age markers, a new study suggests

How Greenland sharks keep their hearts beating for centuries
Greenland sharks have hearts that can function normally for more than a century

Older people have fewer seasonal allergies than young people. Here's why
Do declining immune systems explain the trend, or is something else going on? Experts explain

This method to reverse cellular aging is about to be tested in humans
A burgeoning field is launching its first clinical trial to find out whether dialing back cell development can safely refresh aged tissues and organs

Taking a multivitamin could slow some signs of aging, new study suggests
A new study shows that taking a daily multivitamin could boost longevity, but the results aren’t conclusive

Is the key to better aging all in our mind?
Many older adults improve their physical and cognitive health over time, overturning the idea that aging equates to a decline

Better care for family caregivers
People who help sick, aging loved ones are at risk for physical illness themselves. There may be ways to improve their resilience

How long you live may depend much more on your genes than scientists thought
A new analysis suggests that genes play a much larger role in human longevity than previously believed. But lifestyle factors still matter

Want to live longer? Tiny changes to your sleep, exercise and diet could add a year to your life
New research suggests that getting even just a few more minutes of sleep and exercise and eating an extra cup of vegetables every day can significantly boost longevity

Dolphins with more close friends age more slowly
A study of dolphins’ epigenetic ages found that animals with more high-quality friendships were biologically younger than their lonely peers