Knockout mouse grows larger, but weaker, muscles

August 15, 2013

Finding holds implications for future research of age-related muscle loss

Naked mole-rat’s disease resistance observed in kidney proteins

July 26, 2013

Kryptonite, the only element known to weaken Superman, might not stand up to the mighty naked mole-rat.

Barshop Institute gains $3.4 million from NIH to train young scientists

July 2, 2013

The National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute on Aging today announced a $3.4 million training grant to the Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio.

Challenges of aging topic of free program

March 28, 2013

Senior Moments of Aging on Saturday, March 23, offers tips on healthy living, presentation by expert on aging

Residents invited to free Senior Moments of Aging program on Saturday, March 23, in Laredo

March 1, 2013

Topics include loneliness, depression, forgetfulness

100 minority elderly sought for study of aspirin’s benefits

February 5, 2013

The ASPREE team seeks participation of 100 more members of ethnic minorities across the Rio Grande Valley who are 65 and older and meet study requirements.