10 Aug 2017
Following Parkinson’s footsteps through the brain
For the first time, scientists can monitor the spread of a toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s in a model of the disease...Read More
15 Apr 2016
A genetic program, not an accumulation of damage, may be responsible for aging
They’re fundamental human questions—how do we age? And why? A long-accepted theory holds that damage accumulated through time—from sun exposure and other...Read More
24 Nov 2015
Slower aging may protect cells in the brain from Parkinson’s disease
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. (Nov. 24, 2015)—Humans have long sought to reduce the effects of aging. Now, there may be another reason to...Read More
11 Feb 2015
New insights on aging: Location is crucial in determining if reactive oxygen species are beneficial or detrimental
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (February 11, 2015) — Using antioxidants to combat the effects of aging may only be beneficial if the treatment is...Read More