Aging and longevity
Scientists found that squirrels extract nitrogen from their urea to make proteins.
The genes involved in hydra regeneration and development could offer clues about immortality.
Genes for repairing DNA, metabolizing glucose and suppressing inflammation may help some rockfish live for hundreds of years.
Reducing the speed of the already-slow replication process could be a new way to attack the disease.
New research shows inner ear hair cells may be to blame for some types of hearing loss.
Study attributes age-related hearing loss to hair cells -- the same sense organs that are damaged by loud noises.
Review study examines why people are suffering heart attacks during high intensity and endurance exercises such as marathons and triathlons.
Mice gene research reveals connection between hair color and immune response.
A special imaging technique takes pictures of blood flow under the skin, revealing how and why some elderly suffer poor blood flow.
A new eye drop may be an alternative to having cataract surgery.
New insights may help with new treatments for cataracts and other illnesses.
Being active as a child influences how your brain will function as you age.