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NewsGut microbiome influences proteins that drive aging and disease
Scientists have uncovered new associations between gut microbiome and the aging process. The researchers found that certain microbial characteristics may causally influence proteins in the blood linked to inflammation and heart health.
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NewsFirmicutes gut bacteria boost metabolism and bone health, study found
A recent study has uncovered a significant connection between gut microbiota, aging, and bone health, particularly in relation to osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures.
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NewsThe hidden drivers of aging: microbial influence on genomic stability and telomere dynamics
A new review synthesizes current evidence on how microbial dysbiosis accelerates aging by disrupting genomic integrity and telomere dynamics, while also exploring therapeutic strategies to promote healthy longevity.
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NewsNew study helps explain how elderly individuals react differently to COVID-19 than young people
A new study suggests that a suppressed immune landscape is a key driver of age-associated endothelial dysfunction during COVID-19.
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NewsGut microbes from aged mice induce inflammation in young mice
New findings suggest that changes to the gut microbiome play a role in the systemwide inflammation that often occurs with aging, and also revealed that antibiotics caused longer-lasting disruptions in gut microbiomes of aged mice than in young mice.