EPFL scientists have now discovered that a DNA-sensing mechanism of the innate immune system - which is pivotal for the immediate defense against pathogens -- controls cellular senescence. The work is ...

As population aging accelerates worldwide, aging-related diseases have become a major challenge in both life science and ...

Our immune system protects the body from infections and harmful changes throughout our lives. However, it loses its ...

Aging is a complex biological process characterized by the progressive decline of physiological integrity, leading to impaired function and increased vulnerability to disease. It is the strongest risk ...

During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of serious illness and death was jarringly high in older populations. Why? Weakening immune systems — as we age, we become more vulnerable to infections, ...

Aging causes the immune system to become less effective, increasing susceptibility to infections and age-related diseases. Researchers at the Leibniz ...