Scientific Profile – Judith Campisi

Scientific Profile – Judith Campisi

For all that we at NEM talk about aging and healthcare, people rarely can put a face to the researchers that make these scientific breakthroughs possible. Through our scientific profiles, we will introduce you to some of the most famous and interesting scientists...
Li Karlsén Interview

Li Karlsén Interview

Li Karlsén is a Captain, Coach, and NEM sponsored athlete. After years in the Swedish army, she is now working as the Head of Security for the women’s rights organisation Kvinna till Kvinna as well as taking the world of freediving* by storm. After winning the Swedish...
The hallmarks of aging – Part 4

The hallmarks of aging – Part 4

This is the final part in our hallmarks of aging series, and focuses on the final two hallmarks that contribute to the body’s decline. Stem Cell Exhaustion As we age, our tissues lose the power to regenerate. Stem cells are created when we’re still embryos, allowing a...
Hallmarks of Aging – Part 3

Hallmarks of Aging – Part 3

The second set of hallmarks are the antagonistic ones. For most of our life, these processes are beneficial, but as we age they start to become damaging. Deregulated nutrient sensing When we eat, our body turns the food we consume into energy and nutrients. When we...
Hallmarks of Aging – Part 2

Hallmarks of Aging – Part 2

This article is the second in our series on the research paper “The Hallmarks of Aging”, and covers the remaining three of the primary damage causing hallmarks (1). Some of the terminology used here has been fully explained in the first article, so it is recommended...