University Professor Caleb Finch proposes a new model to describe how small changes in cells can contribute to significant differences in lifespan.
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Category: Environment
How can cities adapt to the needs of their aging populations?
Having walkable cities, good transit and the opportunity to work and connect would be good for residents of all ages.
The Big Picture
The “Alzheimer’s Exposome” framework illustrates how environmental and genetic factors interact to more fully illustrate disease risk.
Researchers propose the “Alzheimer’s Disease Exposome” to address overlooked environmental risks
USC and Duke researchers say the framework illustrates how environmental and genetic factors interact.
Unraveling the Origins of Heart Disease
University Professor Caleb Finch is helping us understand the relationships between aging, our genes and our environment through his studies of ancient mummies and premodern societies.
This Tiny Fish Could Unlock Mysteries About Growing Old
The killifish have come to USC, and they might just have the answers to holding back aging.
American Drug Overdose Death Rates the Highest Among Wealthy Nations
The study by Assistant Professor Jessica Ho is the first to demonstrate that the drug overdose epidemic is contributing to the widening gap in life expectancy between the United States and other high-income countries.
Creating a more age-friendly campus
Think beyond the stereotypes to help Trojans of all ages feel welcome in classrooms and on campus, say USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology experts.
Designing homes and communities to promote independence for older adults
Professor of Architecture and Gerontology Victor Regnier's new book, "Housing Design for an Increasingly Older Population," offers relevant aging research and examples of age-friendly living environments.
Isolation and transportation: serious challenges for diverse, older Angelenos
Research conducted by USC and UCLA and supported by AARP examines travel, technology and mobility issues.