Getting Older: The Cellular Link to Disease Aging is a complex and inevitable part of life. As we grow older, the cells inside our bodies don't work quite as well as they used to. This makes us more vulnerable to getting certain diseases. A protein called mTOR is a central player in this process. It…

New Drug for Longevity Gets Health Hackers Buzzing The drug rapamycin is taking the health world by storm, but it's an old drug with a new role. For the past 20 or so years, its job has been to stop the immune system from attacking transplanted organs. Now, it seems this special compound may have…

Meet the Speakers The Aging Science Podcast is hosted by Kamil Pabis, aka The Aging Scientist. Pabis has the ability to explain complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In this episode, he interviews Professor Adam Salman, a leading expert in aging research. Salman talks about the things that have the most influence on how…

Study Overview: Rapamycin Extends Life Span The human quest for living longer and staying healthy is as old as the hills. Before scientists can look for solutions, they first need to understand the problem. In this case, that meant knowledge of the aging process. Only then can they develop "potential" treatments that extend lifespan and…