What are the Secrets of a Long and Healthy Life? Study Seeks Long-Lived Families for Answers

July 7, 2008 -- More and more people are living longer. But living to extreme old age is unusual and tends to run in some families. A new study aims to learn more about the secrets to long healthy life, and investigators are seeking long-lived families to help study this important question.

Resveratrol Found to Improve Health, But Not Longevity in Aging Mice on Standard Diet July 3, 2008 -- Scientists have found that the compound resveratrol slows age-related deterioration and functional decline of mice on a standard diet, but does not increase longevity when started at middle age.

Grants Technical Assistance Workshop (TAW)

Applications are due July 18th for the TAW to be held November 20-21, Washington, DC. Open to pre- and post-doctoral students and recent doctoral degree recipients in aging. Racial and ethnic minority scientists encouraged to apply!