How does mitochondrial DNA affect your health?

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image: Weiwei Fan (left) and Ronald Evans (right) have created a new platform to study mitochondrial DNA mutations that light the way to new treatments for mitochondrial diseases and mitochondrial dysfunction in conditions and diseases such as aging and cancer. vision Again Credit: Salk Institute LA JOLLA (April 10, 2026)—Some of your most important partners … Read more

Do your genes control how your lifestyle choices affect aging?

Sleep time and genetics interact to affect active life

Lifestyle and economic conditions play an important role in shaping healthy ageing, but their effects may vary depending on your DNA, according to a new international study led by researchers at Adelaide University. The study is the first of its kind to show that diet, exercise, sleep, smoking, education, work and social interactions all influence … Read more

Sleep time and genetics interact to affect active life

Sleep time and genetics interact to affect active life

Lifestyle and economic factors play an important role in shaping healthy ageing, but their effects can vary depending on your DNA, according to a new international study led by researchers at Adelaide University. The study is the first of its kind to show that diet, exercise, sleep, smoking, education, work and social interactions all influence … Read more