healthspan

Scientists and science journalists alike have a responsibility to communicate new discoveries with the utmost accuracy, sans hype.

Although harmful in large quantities, hydrogen sulfide may ameliorate the health consequences of aging when small doses are applied to the mitochondria.

Biogerontologist Matt Kaeberlein studies aging pets to determine how to improve healthspan in dogs and their humans.

Drugs that target senescent cells could one day treat frailty, Alzheimer’s disease, or cancer.