An Overview of Contemporary Theories of Ageing

Growing younger: Radical insights into ageing could help us reverse it

New insight into how we age suggests it may be driven by a failure to switch off the forces that build our bodies. If true, it could lead to a deeper understanding of ageing – and the possibility of slowing it

An overview of contemporary theories of ageing

Ageing is a complex biological process whose underlying mechanisms remain contentious. Nonetheless, due to an ageing global population and the rising incidence of age-related diseases, understanding why we age is one of the most important scientific questions of our time, with profound medical implications. Here, I explore the fundamental nature of the ageing process and provide an overview of modern mechanistic theories. I critically examine tw…

NAD⁺, zombie cells and the battle against premature aging

Did you know that a small molecule called NAD+ plays a critical role in our aging process? A deficiency of this molecule may cause you to age much faster than normal.

A synopsis on aging—Theories, mechanisms and future prospects

Answering the question as to why we age is tantamount to answering the question of what is life itself. There are countless theories as to why and how…