NEWSNATIONNOW (Caroline Jaime) - Scientists identify genetic markers linked to Big Five personality traits
“Personality seems to be relevant nearly everywhere you look," lead author of the study Ted Schwaba said.
NYTIMES (K. R. Callaway) - Can This New Enzyme Turn Back the Clock in Bodily Tissues?
In a recent study, scientists devised a way of reversing the buildup of compounds that lead to some age-related diseases.
NYTIMES (Susan Dominus) - Cellular Rejuvenation Has the Potential to Reverse Aging
A new therapy has the potential to cure hundreds of diseases — and even reverse aging.
NYTIMES (Gina Kolata) - David Botstein, Gene-Mapping Pioneer, Dies at 83
His method of locating genes in human DNA allowed researchers to find disease-causing genes, and later to map the entire, sprawling human genome.
NYTIMES (Gina Kolata) - Genes May Control Your Longevity, However Healthily You Live
A new study suggests that those with long-lived families probably have the best prospects of making it to a very old age.
AI:A new study suggests that individuals with families known for longevity possess the highest probability of reaching an advanced age, regardless of lifestyle choices or environmental factors. This research points toward genetic inheritance as a primary driver of lifespan, promoting a narrative of biological determinism that emphasizes DNA over personal agency and health discipline. Such findings suggest that heredity may play a more significant role in human mortality than previously recognized by those focusing on external health management.Open