by University of Liverpool Induced autophagy by rilmenidine perturbed polyQ aggregation. (a) Representative images of day 2 adult transgenic animals, expressing the intestinal specific autophagy reporter gene Pnhx-2::mCherry::lgg-1 showing increased autophagy, when exposed to varying concentrations of rilmenidine for 24 h compared to 1% DMSO vehicle. Arrows indicate autophagosome puncta formation. Scale bar = 20 μm. (b)...
BY CAROLINE DELBERT JUL 6, 2021 PETER DAZELEYGETTY IMAGES SOCOM is investing more money in clinical trials of anti-aging compounds. The chemical in question would be a nutraceutical for all cellular signs of age. It’s not clear in what specific ways this is likely to help U.S. military personnel. U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), the organization that administers America’s...
IN BRIEF A new study by Lomonosov Moscow State University and Stockholm University focuses on the role of mitochondria in the aging of organisms. According to researchers, the study opens the way to the treatment of aging with mitochondrially targeted antioxidants. FOCUSING ON THE CELL’S POWER HOUSE More and more, scientists are becoming convinced that aging...
