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Another full house at the Buck today! Reimagining Life’s “Third Act” with guest Louise Aronson, MD, MFA, Professor, University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Aronson challenges conventional ideas about aging and explores how we can rethink what she calls “elderhood”.

Buck Institute @BuckInstitute Oct 14

Buck scientist Taylor Valentino is helping advance research that could change how we understand aging. But changes in NIH funding are putting important scientific discoveries at risk. Stand with Buck science! Give today!
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Buck Institute @BuckInstitute Oct 14

The #ovary doesn’t retire after #menopause. A Buck–Northwestern study of ovarian tissue from 28 women found ongoing changes in proteins, inflammation and tissue structure, raising new questions about women’s health as they age.
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www.buckinstitute.org The ovary doesn’t retire after menopause Study in human ovaries found they have increased inflammation, structural changes in tissue decades after menopause

Buck Institute @BuckInstitute Oct 14

Another great Formal Research Seminar today at the Buck. Our guest speaker was Dr. Joe Takahashi from @UTSWMedCenter , speaking about the role of circadian clocks in health span and lifespan.

Buck Institute @BuckInstitute Oct 12

We had a fascinating Formal Research Seminar on Friday. Our guest speaker was Dr. Meng Wang from Janelia Farms, who presented her work on the role of lipids, lysosomes, and long-range signaling in longevity.
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