Fast Company quoted Pinchas Cohen in an article on exercise, mitochondrial health and aging. “The mitochondria just give up earlier than other parts of the cell because of the wear and tear that they’re subjected to. … They’re the canary in the coal mine of cellular dysfunction.”
ZME Science featured research led by Berenice Benayoun on how fecal transplants from older to younger mice improved ovarian health and fertility. “Our original hypothesis was that we would see damaging effects of the older microbiome on ovarian function, but surprisingly, we found the opposite,” Min Hoo Kim, the study’s first author, said in a statement.
National Geographic quoted Valter Longo in an article on what the research says about intermittent fasting’s benefits and risks.
USC researchers are on the cusp of a revolution in Alzheimer’s prevention. In the near future, their discoveries promise to make the devastating disease a thing of the past.
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Martha Stewart quoted Valter Longo in an article on foods that support healthy longevity.
A Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT) is a life income gift that can help individuals save on capital gains taxes and provide an immediate tax deduction while also making a meaningful gift to benefit USC and the Leonard Davis School.
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Scientific American featured research led by Berenice Benayoun on how fecal transplants from older mice improved ovarian function and fertility in younger mice. “We went into the study expecting the old fecal microbiome would prematurely age the young ovaries,” she said. “So we were very intrigued to see the opposite being true, suggesting that some very interesting biology was happening.” The study was also featured in The Scientist, Yahoo News, MSN, Chosun Biz and others.
The surprising findings shed light on the little-known relationship between the microbiome and the reproductive system. Greater understanding could lead to better treatment options not only for fertility but also for overall health as women age.
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Los Angeles Times quoted USC dental student and gerontology graduate Somkene Okwuego in an article on the shortcomings of dental insurance for older adults.
Ars Technica quoted Eileen Crimmins in an article on potential protective benefits of the shingles vaccine, noting her and Jung Ki Kim’s recent study suggested that older vaccine recipients showed signs of slower biological aging versus older unvaccinated adults. “Our study adds to a growing body of work suggesting that vaccines may play a role in healthy aging strategies beyond solely preventing acute illness,” she said.
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