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young woman holds photo of an older woman's eyes in front of her face to illustrate gene regulation.
Science & Technology
May 26, 2022 | 10:50 am

Gene regulation may hold clue to longer life

Rochester biologists who study the genetics of lifespan suggest new targets to combat aging and age-related diseases.

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topics: Andrei Seluanov, Department of Biology, featured-post-side, longevity, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Vera Gorbunova,
older woman in a swimsuit and cap flexing her muscles at the beach.
Science & Technology
April 19, 2019 | 10:15 am

‘Longevity gene’ responsible for more efficient DNA repair

Rochester researchers have uncovered more evidence that the key to the “Fountain of Youth” may reside in a gene that is found to produce more potent proteins in species with longer lifespans.

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topics: Andrei Seluanov, Department of Biology, Department of Biomedical Genetics, Dirk Bohmann, longevity, Medical Center, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, Vera Gorbunova,
Vera Gorbunova
Science & Technology
April 23, 2014 | 08:16 pm

Biologist Vera Gorbunova to lead 5-year project on longevity

A $9.5 million grant from the National Institute on Aging will support research into the factors responsible for longevity in various species of long-lived rodents, with the goal of developing treatments to improve the aging process in people.

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topics: Aging, Department of Biology, grant, longevity, National Institute on Aging, School of Arts and Sciences, Vera Gorbunova,
hairless rodent held in blue-gloved hands
Science & Technology
December 23, 2013 | 09:47 pm

Vertebrate of the Year!

“Here at the University, the naked mole rat seems like it has been the Vertebrate of the Year for several years,” said President Seligman.

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topics: Andrei Seluanov, announcements, cancer, longevity, naked mole rat, tumor, Vera Gorbunova,