In recent paper published in Aging Cell, Dr. Sharpless out of the UNC Medical School reported that expression of protein p16INK4a appeared to increase exponentially with chronological age. Expression was measured in human blood and was found highest in peripheral blood T-lymphocytes (PBTL).
The discovery is exciting as it creates a relatively easy way to measure [...]
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In a recent issue of Biogenrontology Lynne Cox writes an article summarizing a conference on senescence research held in Oriel College, Oxford, UK. The conference only occurs once every decade, so this article provides an interesting background of progress made in aging since 1998, and also showcases the latest senescence research out of Europe.
Most striking [...]
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This is a question that I have been stuck on for quite some time. When does aging turn from development into detriment? When does aging start becoming a disease?
In an attempt to answer this question, I am going to take on the task to develop a human life history timeline, that some people have been [...]
Writing an article of foods high in vitamin K today I stumbled upon some interesting facts about proteins vitamin K regulates:
The bone Gla-protein osteocalcin, the calcification inhibiting matrix gla protein (MGP), the cell growth regulating growth arrest specific gene 6 protein (Gas6), and the four transmembrane Gla proteins (TMGPs) the function of which is at [...]
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Cohausen himself is drawing deep on obscure work to create his work. Digging all the way back to Roman times in which remains an inscription that tells of a man, L. Clodius Hermippus, who lived to the age of 115 years by breathing in the breath of young women.
Welcome to Green Light Go, a blog dedicated to the science of aging and rejuvination. A place to generate discussion and cover important events in the sciences both historical and current.
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Discussing and understanding key literature in aging and rejuvenation
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