Study reveals that Sirtuin 7 regulates the functions of brown adipose tissue, thereby playing a critical role in overall energy regulation. Mammals convert the energy stored in adipose (fat) tissue ...

Aging research is increasingly focused on proteins that regulate DNA repair, metabolism, cell survival and tissue renewal.

Jellyfish, sea sponges, amoebas and other animals on the early branches of the tree of life defy conventional aging. A new study reveals diversity of proteins called sirtuins in these animals compared ...