Moumita Ghosh, Amity University Kolkata Introduction Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare disease that affects 1 in every 4-8 million infants worldwide. It is a disease characterized by accelerated aging in humans. Progeroid syndromes (PSs) can be identified as rare and fatal genetic disorders characterized by various features and symptoms of premature physiological aging. […]
Arka Acharyya, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara Turning Fantasy into Reality As we grow older, we experience an increasing number of major life changes, and staying healthy and feeling our best is important at any age. But what if you were 90 years old and one fine morning you surprisingly find yourself back to […]
Husna, Amity University Kolkata Aging is characterized by the progressive loss of physiological integrity which results in impaired body functions leading to a greater risk for diseases and death. This deterioration of the biological clock of our body is a major risk factor for several diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. […]
Aakancha Shaw, St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata The environment that an embryo encounters during its developing stage matters a lot because it has major consequences on the later-life of an individual. Telomeres are the protective ends of chromosomes and their length is indicative of the “biological age” of an individual. Telomeres have a tendency to shorten […]
