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Biomedical Science

Lipoic acid restores and synchronizes “biological clock”

Researchers have discovered the ability of a micronutrient called lipoic acid to restore a normal circadian rhythm (“biological clock”) in aging animals.

Joe Beckman in his lab with colleagues
Biomedical Science

A homerun for treating Lou Gehrig’s disease

Copper compound could extend lifespan of those suffering from the debilitating disease

Viviana Perez sitting in lab
Biochemistry & Biophysics

Drug action may slow aging and related diseases

The drug rapamycin appears to mimic the effects of dietary restriction in slowing the aging process

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Biomedical Science

The vitamin debate

Linus Pauling Institute researchers and three other institutions refuted recent claims that “the case is closed” on multivitamins.

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Students

Risk assessment

I’ve always had a deep interest in the environment and in environmental toxins and pollution.

Andy Karplus and student analzying X-ray crystallography experiments
Biochemistry & Biophysics

X-ray vision

There’s nothing like a new pair of eyeglasses to bring fine details into sharp relief.