Can We Control Aging and Extend Lifespan?

Can We Control Aging and Extend Lifespan?

Aging is the natural process of getting old and is characterized by physiological changes that affect the cardiovascular, osteomuscular, digestive, and urinary systems. Memory and thinking skills, sexuality, and weight are also affected by this process. However, with the advances in genetic techniques, several research groups have shown that single genes can have a dramatic…

Chronic inflammation and longevity

Chronic inflammation and longevity

Several studies have identified a link between chronic inflammation and longevity [1]. Although inflammation, such as acute inflammation is an essential event in immune response and tissue homeostasis, chronic inflammation has been associated with chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. These diseases are the main causes of bad quality of life,…