Anti-Alzheimer’s Drugs
Certain antidepressant drugs may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Wellderly
Researchers are studying the genetic factors that keep a small percentage of us extremely healthy, well into old age.
Octopus Life & Death
Octopuses have an unusual reproductive strategy: they die soon after mating.
Vision Roundup
People who have their cataracts removed not only improve their vision—they may also extend their lives.
Grapefruit & Medications
Grapefruit can interact in potentially dangerous ways with a variety of prescription medications.
Longevity Markers
Low birth weight, unhealthy aging, and chemical signatures in the blood may all be intertwined.
Secondhand Vaccinations
A vaccine for infants has surprisingly benefited unvaccinated seniors.
Rat Vocal Training
A vocal coaching experiment in rats could lead to better ways to keep our voices strong as we age.
Podcast for 12 July 2013
AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS - Male lyrebirds groove to their own music. Young fairywrens learn who their enemies are by watching their parents. Robotic seals help improve the quality of life of dementia patients. Also, could rats could help people keep their voices strong in old age?
Robotic Pets for Dementia
Robotic stuffed animals may help decrease anxiety in dementia patients.
Bombs & Brain Cells
Nuclear testing in the mid 20th century is helping scientists understand how the brain makes new neurons.
Aging Color Vision
Our eyes’ ability to detect color deteriorates with age, but our brains compensate.
Parkinson’s Test
A salivary gland biopsy may finally make it possible to definitively diagnose Parkinson's Disease in living patients.
Podcast for 25 January 2013
MEDICINE & MEMORY - Scientists have developed a test for Parkinson's disease. Also, drugs for the condition may have beneficial side effects. There's good news about cancer. And, researchers say babies start learning their native tongue before they're even born. Also: why grown-ups don't form long-term memories as well as kids do.
Hot Flash Neurons
Scientists have identified neurons in the brain that trigger hot flashes during menopause.
Orca Momma’s Boys
Killer whale moms live long past menopause, apparently to support and protect their adult sons.
Blocking Alzheimer’s
A new mouse model for Alzheimer's treatment gets striking results.
The Oldest Rodent
Naked mole rats are the ugly ducklings of medical research. Now a new study suggests that they have an anti-aging potion in their bag of survival tricks.
Translational Medicine Roundup
A microscopic capsule delivers chemotherapy drugs to tumor cells without damaging healthy cells.
Transplant Roundup
Proteins made from cow collagen could help protect aging gums.
Egg-Producing Stem Cells
Contrary to popular belief, women can produce new egg cells in adulthood.
Endangered Voices
Digital technology and social media are helping save endangered languages.
Video Games vs. Cataracts
Playing certain types of video games can improve the vision of people who were born with cataracts.