rejuvenation

Aging-Related Fat Accumulation

As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, one of which includes the alteration of body composition. An intriguing aspect of aging is how our tissues accumulate certain types of fat, which can affect overall health and well-being. 

Recent studies, including a significant one published in Nature Aging, shed light on this phenomenon, revealing that not only does a specific type of fat accumulate as tissue ages, but that this process can be reversed through regular exercise.

Unpacking the Nature Aging Journal Discovery

In an interview on the Theories of Everything YouTube channel, Michael Levin and two of his colleagues, Gizem Gumuskaya and Angela Tung discussed two just-published scientific papers. This article will focus on Gizem's work on anthrobots. You may wish to watch the entire interview for a more in-depth discussion and also to understand the important work of Angela, which is research into the ability of embryos to communicate with each other and to help each other resist various teratogenic influences.