In the light, muscle stem cells reveal their secrets
March 31, 2009
They hibernate with age; reversing this might treat muscle loss someday
Protein quality control is a key to longevity in naked mole rats
February 16, 2009
Scientists find clues to why subterranean rodents are so long-lived
Doctor to the elderly grapples with own father’s aging
January 27, 2009
In “Memory Lessons: A Doctor’s Story,” Jerald Winakur, M.D., recalls his struggle to cope with his 86-year-old father’s disability and dementia
Possible target for treating diabetes, obesity identified in study
January 8, 2009
Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have for the first time identified a protein that regulates the creation of a key hormone in fat tissue, a discovery that could have implications for the treatment of diabetes, obesity and possibly even aging.
Managing elders’ diabetes is focus of Aug. 22 health care professional conference
August 19, 2008
Health care professionals and workers in related fields are invited to attend the 29th Annual Conference on Aging this Friday (Aug. 22) at the Hilton San Antonio Airport hotel, 611 N.W. Loop 410 in San Antonio.
Barshop Institute head receives British gerontology medal
July 17, 2008
The British Society for Research on Aging today awarded a Texas scientist its highest honor, a medal that has been given to only seven other pioneers in gerontology since 1982, including only one born in America.