Author: skin_challenges

As we get older, our bodies slow down—but have you ever wondered why? New research points to tiny structures inside our cells called mitochondria. These are often called the “powerhouses” of the cell because they produce the energy we need to live. But with age, these powerhouses stop working as well as they used to.…

For years, scientists have studied the skin microbiome by analyzing DNA found on the surface of our skin. But there’s a big problem: that DNA doesn’t just come from living bacteria—it also comes from dead ones, long gone but still leaving traces behind. A team of researchers decided to tackle this issue head-on. They used…

Growth and aging are fundamental aspects of human, with aging characterized by a decline in physiological functions and increased susceptibility to diseases. Influenced by genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, aging is associated with various disorders, including cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and neurological diseases, which contributed to 16.1 million deaths globally in 2019. Cellular senescence, triggered by stress-induced…