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When keeping secrets could brighten your day

Though people often want to share good news as soon as they learn it, a study has found that keeping good news a secret before telling someone else could make people feel more energized and alive. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on November 13, 2023

When keeping secrets could brighten your day

Though people often want to share good news as soon as they learn it, a study has found that keeping good news a secret before telling someone else could make people feel more energized and alive. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on November 13, 2023

New drug-like molecule extends lifespan, ameliorates pathology in worms and boosts function in mammalian muscle cells

Having healthy mitochondria, the organelles that produce energy in all our cells, usually portends a long healthy life whether in humans or in C. elegans, a tiny, short-lived nematode worm often used to study the aging process.  Researchers have identified a new drug-like molecule that keeps mitochondria healthy via mitophagy, a process that removes and […]

Published on November 13, 2023