Scientists decipher mechanisms underlying the biology of aging

Scientists decipher mechanisms underlying the biology of aging 11/09/2017 09:37 PM EST Scientists have helped decipher the dynamics that control how our cells age, and with it implications for extending human longevity. The group employed a combination of technologies to analyze molecular processes that influence aging. Using cutting-edge computational and experimental approaches the scientists discovered that a complete loss of chromatin silencing leads to accelerated cell aging and death. Full story at http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/feature/scientists-decipher-mechanisms-underlying-the-biology-of-aging Source University of California, San Diego This is an NSF News From the Field item. Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111