Items Tagged ‘Kogod Center on Aging’
December 7, 2021
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: In the Limelight, December 2021
By Advancing the Science contributor 
Mayo Clinic publishes two peer-reviewed journals, accepting original research and related content from investigators around the world. Advancing the Science shares stories about research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, its sister journal, and many other English-language journals. In order to gain more visibility for all the research covered by Mayo’s premier journal, we are going to reprint ‘In […]
Tags: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Karl Nath, Kogod Center on Aging, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, molecular biology, Robert Pignolo, senescent cells, sports medicine, women's health
June 14, 2021
Mayo Clinic Research in the news — 6/14/2021
By Advancing the Science contributor
Read on for news of the week that includes Mayo Clinic Research and research experts. Topics include a new Alzheimer’s medication, COVID-19, and various regenerative medicine innovations. US approves first new Alzheimer’s drug in 20 years BBC, 6/8/2021 A controversial drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration in […]
Tags: aging, Alzheimer's disease, Andre Terzic, animal model, biomedical ethics, brain, BRCA1, breast cancer, cancer, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Cheryl Willman, concussion
May 3, 2021
Mayo Clinic Research in the news — 5/3/2021
As a leading academic medical center, Mayo Clinic content often is cited by media, be it our website, news releases or other articles. Our research becomes the story, and our researchers weigh in on health topics worldwide, including commenting on research findings published by other institutions. In this week’s news, you will find a connection […]
Tags: Aaron Fairbanks, Andres Acosta, anxiety, biomedical engineering, brain, cardiovascular medicine, Center for Regenerative Medicine, clinical trials, concussion, COVID-19, deep brain stimulation, depression
March 29, 2021
Mayo Clinic Research in the news — 3/29/2021
The news of the week puts a face on some unique COVID-19 related stories, medical school graduates and a range of other health care research topics. Luther College student creates tool to help underserved communities get vaccinated KTTC, 3/26/2021 Trying to navigate the information superhighway of a global pandemic is difficult, and some minority groups […]
Tags: Alzheimer's disease, artificial intelligence, collaboration, COVID-19, Craig Sawchuk, Deepa Narasimhulu, education, gynecologic surgery, gynecology, health disparities, integrative medicine, James Kirkland
January 27, 2021
By Advancing the Science contributor
Targeting mitochondria is a promising therapeutic strategy, study shows “Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell.” Many a young science student has heard that truism. “Mitochondria are extremely important because they ensure that we have energy supply for cells to conduct functions,” says Mayo Clinic researcher Eugenia Trushina, Ph.D. “Otherwise, we would all be dead […]
Tags: Alzheimer's disease, animal model, basic science, clinical trials, discovery research, drug discovery, Eugenia Trushina, Kogod Center on Aging, Minnesota Partnership, mitochondria, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
October 19, 2020
Mayo Clinic Research in the news — 10/19/2020
The news media recently highlighted a range of interesting topics, featuring Mayo Clinic Research and researchers on a new way to hunt down and capture deadly brain cancer cells, MSG in food, Angelman syndrome, the connection between screen time and life expectancy, COVID-19 (of course), and much more. Read on for brief excerpts and links […]
Tags: acute myeloid leukemia, aging, Angelman syndrome, artificial intelligence, biomarkers, brain cancer, cancer, cancer research, Center for Digital Health, clinical trials, collaboration, COVID-19
September 28, 2020
Turning back the clock on aging
Researchers at Mayo Clinic are probing ways to activate the body’s regenerative potential to slow the clock on chronic conditions that set in as we age. From cancer to diabetes to Alzheimer’s disease, another birthday adds to a person’s risk of developing chronic disease. September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to focus on the […]
Tags: aging, Center for Regenerative Medicine, degenerative disease, geriatrics, Kogod Center on Aging, Nathan LeBrasseur, senescent cells, zombie cells
February 6, 2020
Improving the quality of life for the aging population in Rochester and beyond
By Advancing the Science contributor
By Adolfo Espitia Jr., public affairs intern Diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension some years ago, Elizabeth, now 65, was left with a debilitating condition that prevented her from even light activities. She had to rely on her husband to take care of their home. Finally, the medications she had taken for 10 years stopped working, forcing […]
Tags: aging, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, geriatrics, Kogod Center on Aging, population health, Robert Pignolo
February 5, 2019
Research News Roundup-January 2019
The Mayo Clinic Research News Roundup includes brief summaries and links to research-related news releases from Mayo Clinic in the past month. It also connects readers to associated resources. Read on for more information from Mayo Clinic Research. Minnesota Partnership awards 5 collaborative research grants Diabetes, stress-induced aging and Alzheimer’s disease, immigration-related obesity, and implantable drug […]
Tags: artificial intelligence, basic science, biomarkers, cancer, cervical cancer, clinical trials, concussion, heart failure, James Kirkland, Kathy MacLaughlin, Kogod Center on Aging, Mayo Clinic Proceedings
September 12, 2017
Mayo Clinic researchers review the clinical potential of senolytic drugs on aging
Researchers are moving closer to realizing the clinical potential of drugs that have previously been shown to support healthy aging in animals. In a review article published online in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Mayo Clinic aging experts say that, if proven to be effective and safe in humans, these drugs could be “transformative” […]
Tags: aging, James Kirkland, Kogod Center on Aging, senescent cells