DNA repair
Aging is an inevitable process, but studies indicate a close connection between it and a decrease in the ability to repair DNA. As a result, DNA damag...
DNA
DNA, גנטיקה ותיקון נזקים
Genetic therapies: a promise to rejuvenate the body?
Aging is a natural process, but many strive to slow it down and improve their quality of life even in old age. Gene therapies offer an innovative appr...
September 2015 Liz was nervous.
September 2015 Liz was nervous. She was on a plane to Colombia, where she would undergo untested gene therapy. She and her colleagues had spent two ye...
Guto kola: the herb that promises to lengthen the telomeres?
Gutu kola, also known as Brahmi, Hydrocotyl and Centella asiatica, is a perennial plant that grows in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. The pl...
NAD+: Panacea for aging or unfulfilled promise?
Aging is a natural and inevitable process, but it is accompanied by a gradual decline in physical, cognitive and social function. In recent years, the...
DNA damage: a ticking bomb in the body
The DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the genetic material that contains all the instructions necessary for the cells to function properly. It serves as ...
Errors during gene expression: their effect on protein production and cell function
Inside every cell in our body lies a hidden world - the world of genes. These genes are sections of DNA that contain instructions for producing protei...
Telomere shortening
Telomeres are complex nuclear structures located at the ends of chromosomes. They consist of repetitive DNA sequences (TTAGGG) and unique proteins, an...