News for 'Gerontology'

How Epigenetic Clocks Unravel The Mysteries Of Biological Aging

How Epigenetic Clocks Unravel The Mysteries Of Biological Aging

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

A recent study published in npj Aging reveals that epigenetic clocks, which estimate biological age by measuring DNA methylation, capture various aspects of aging biology, including immune system changes, metabolism, and cell communication. Researchers also developed new gene-expression-based clocks that show stronger predictive power for age-related diseases and mortality.

New AI Tool Maps How Different Brain Regions Age

New AI Tool Maps How Different Brain Regions Age

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Researchers have developed an AI-based approach to generate detailed maps highlighting differences in how distinct parts of the brain age. This new model reveals that not all brain regions age at the same rate, with frontal and temporal lobes appearing biologically older. The study also links these regional ageing patterns to cognitive function and neurodegeneration, particularly in Alzheimer's disease.

World's oldest person dies aged 117

World's oldest person dies aged 117

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Born on November 29 1899, Emma Martina Luigia Morano from Italy held the Guinness World Records titles for oldest living person and oldest living woman.

The diet to help you sleep better

The diet to help you sleep better

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

It is believed that some aspects of the Mediterranean diet may promote better sleep.

Coronavirus: 'The worst is Monday mornings'

Coronavirus: 'The worst is Monday mornings'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'I will take any source of positivity I can get.'

At 116, she's the world's new oldest person

At 116, she's the world's new oldest person

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

At 116, Gertrude Weaver is now the world's oldest person.

8 offbeat courses we bet you haven't heard about

8 offbeat courses we bet you haven't heard about

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

These offbeat courses will guarantee you a job.

World's oldest living person turns 116

World's oldest living person turns 116

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Jeralean Talley, who was born in Georgia on May 23, 1899, but now lives in Inkster, Michigan turned 116 on Saturday.

World's oldest person dies at 116, held the title for just 5 days

World's oldest person dies at 116, held the title for just 5 days

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Gertrude Weaver from Arkansas became next in line to officially earn the title of oldest person when 117-year-old Misao Okawa of Japan died on Wednesday

111-year-old US man crowned world's oldest

111-year-old US man crowned world's oldest

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Guinness announced Dr Alexander Imich, a parapsychologist and retired chemist, from the New York City as the new oldest living man.

Gaining weight? Blame it on stressed marriage

Gaining weight? Blame it on stressed marriage

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The stress experienced by partners, and not the individual's stress, was associated with increased waist circumference, a new study has revealed.

Smriti injects patriotism in universities; told to fly tricolour on 207 ft mast

Smriti injects patriotism in universities; told to fly tricolour on 207 ft mast

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The move that comes in the backdrop of the massive controversy over alleged anti-India protests in the JNU.

Bearded men are more likely to cheat: Women, please note!

Bearded men are more likely to cheat: Women, please note!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

According to a study, men with facial hair are more likely to cheat on their partners and get into fights than clean shaven men.