Longevity

How To Kill A Zombie Cell With A Single Shot Of Iron

Scientists have discovered a fatal flaw in the 'zombie cells' that drive aging and cancer, using new drugs to trigger a violent, iron-driven self-destruction. May 13, 2026

Science

Bio-engineering the iron death of the body's non-proliferating zombies

Researchers have identified a fatal vulnerability in senescent cells that drive cancer and aging, potentially turning chemotherapy's biggest side effect into its most potent weapo… May 13, 2026

Genetics

Humans Possess the Genetic Switches for Hibernation

New genomic research reveals that humans share the ancient metabolic circuitry used by hibernating animals, offering a potential roadmap for treating Type 2 diabetes and organ str… May 12, 2026

Genetics

Bristlecone Pine Genome Reveals the High Cost of Five Millennia of Survival

Scientists have finally sequenced the massive, 25-billion-base-pair genome of the Great Basin bristlecone pine, uncovering the biological trade-offs of the world’s oldest living o… Apr 18, 2026

Space

Atom‑thin circuit could survive 270 years

A team at Fudan University built a molybdenum‑disulfide radio system that survived months in orbit and—based on radiation data and modelling—could last 271 years in high‑radiation… Feb 21, 2026

Genetics

Brazil’s Supercentenarians: A Genetic Treasure

A new Viewpoint highlights an extraordinary Brazilian cohort of centenarians and supercentenarians whose admixed genomes, immune signatures and life histories may reveal protectiv… Jan 06, 2026

Science

What Money Buys in Retirement

A roundup of research from HRS, RAND, Boston College and insurers shows money helps — but only so far. Guaranteed income, a written plan, zero debt and strong relationships matter… Dec 25, 2025

Physics

15‑Year‑Old Physicist Aims to Build ‘Super‑Humans’

Laurent Simons, a Belgian prodigy who has just earned a PhD in quantum physics, is now pursuing medical research with AI and has publicly described ambitions to develop human enha… Dec 10, 2025

Science

How a 200‑Year Whale Outwits Aging

New research finds bowhead whales use an unusually powerful DNA‑repair system — driven by a cold‑activated protein called CIRBP — that may explain their 200‑plus year lifespans an… Nov 18, 2025

Articles about Longevity

How To Kill A Zombie Cell With A Single Shot Of Iron

Bio-engineering the iron death of the body's non-proliferating zombies

Humans Possess the Genetic Switches for Hibernation

Bristlecone Pine Genome Reveals the High Cost of Five Millennia of Survival

Atom‑thin circuit could survive 270 years

Brazil’s Supercentenarians: A Genetic Treasure

What Money Buys in Retirement

15‑Year‑Old Physicist Aims to Build ‘Super‑Humans’

How a 200‑Year Whale Outwits Aging