The Immortal life of a Hydra
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The Immortal life of a Hydra

The Hydra, a small freshwater invertebrate, is an advantageous model organism for regenerative biologists. Named after the serpent from Greek mythology that grew two new heads for each one cut off,...

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10 Proven Benefits of Astragalus Root

Do you know about astragalus? If not, you should, because astragalus root is one of the most powerful immune-building plants on the planet. This adaptogen herb helps beat stress while fighting dise...

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Inflammaging and Age-related Disease

The aging process is accompanied by a chronic, smoldering background of inflammation that researchers call “inflammaging”. This backdrop of low-grade inflammation contributes significantly to morta...

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Shifting focus from life extension to 'healthspan' extension

It’s important to understand that and equal amount of time, effort and research needs to be put into keeping us healthy into our old age not just into keeping us alive for longer. What is the point...