Epigenetics has the answer as to why calorie restriction increases the lifespan. This post from BigThink highlights the 1st study to show evidence of a relationship between methylation drift and lifespan. Scientists have known since the 1930s that calorie restriction helps mammals stay healthy and live longer. But the mechanisms behind this have been a mystery, until now. ... Continue Reading
The Science Behind Improving Life Expectancy
Scientists have embarked on a quest to eliminate ageing and extend life expectancy indefinitely. This post from The Guardian encapsulates the recent work being done for extending ‘healthspan’, the years that are free of frailty and disease. Fixing the ‘problem’ of ageing is the mission of Silicon Valley, where billions is pouring into biotech firms working to ‘hack the code’ ... Continue Reading