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People with highest levels of prostasin twice as likely to have diabetes and 43% more likely to die from cancer

The cells in your body are not all the same. Each of your organs has cells with very different functions. For example, liver cells are top-notch secretors, as their job requires them to make and export many of the proteins in your blood. By contrast, muscle cells are tasked with…

Pattern of ageing in these creatures does not resemble that seen in humans or other animals, researchers say

In the largest study to date, a paper examines four hypotheses behind why and how reptiles can achieve such long life spans.

Her night time routine is said to be the most Googled, a latest survey has found

So far, this has been a really good century for nerds, with lots of jobs, higher pay and an abundance of promotions. Then there’s the admiration we get, however reluctant it may seem, in almost every TV show and a multitude of movies. With the exception of medieval dramas, there’s…

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals — substances that occur naturally in the body but can damage cells and DNA.

It would be quite appropriate for a college professor to assume students know that a tree is alive and a rock is not.

Biohackers engage in DIY biology, experimenting on themselves to enhance their brain and body. And many of them see longevity as the ultimate prize.