Papers by M Zhang

173 results

  1. Biogerontology

    A metabolic protein promotes blood stem cell aging in mice

    In mice, genetically removing the protein reduced signs of cellular aging across multiple tissues and limited hallmarks of blood stem cell aging.In mice, genetically removing the protein reduced signs of cellular aging across multiple tissues and limited hallmarks of blood stem cell aging.

    Experiments in miceMechanisms
  2. Free Radical Biology & Medicine

    Two PDE4 inhibitors extend lifespan in worms

    In laboratory experiments, roflumilast and rolipram lengthened roundworm lifespan by activating a signalling pathway that improved mitochondrial function and alleviated…In laboratory experiments, roflumilast and rolipram lengthened roundworm lifespan by activating a signalling pathway that improved mitochondrial function and alleviated oxidative stress.

    Experiments in wormsInterventions
  3. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease

    Uneven aging across body systems linked to cognitive decline

    In 1,688 older adults in China, an index tracking uneven aging across five routine blood markers was associated with steeper cognitive decline over three years.In 1,688 older adults in China, an index tracking uneven aging across five routine blood markers was associated with steeper cognitive decline over three years.

    Cohort study of 2,912 peopleBiomarkers
  1. Cardiovascular Diabetology

    Higher glucose disposal rate linked to lower multimorbidity risk

    In two prospective cohorts, each standard deviation increase in estimated glucose disposal rate was associated with a 40% lower risk of multiple cardiometabolic diseases.In two prospective cohorts, each standard deviation increase in estimated glucose disposal rate was associated with a 40% lower risk of multiple cardiometabolic diseases.

    Cohort study of 14,970 peopleCardiometabolic multimorbidity
  2. Nature Communications

    Probiotic shortened gut transit time in older adults

    A randomised, double-blind trial also found changes in gut bacteria, including suppression of bacteria that produce an enzyme involved in processing bile acids.A randomised, double-blind trial also found changes in gut bacteria, including suppression of bacteria that produce an enzyme involved in processing bile acids.

    Randomised trial in peopleGut and microbiome
  3. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B

    Social isolation linked to poorer memory in young and older adults

    An observational analysis of 18,553 people aged 11 and older across three US cohorts linked persistent isolation and loneliness to poorer memory scores.An observational analysis of 18,553 people aged 11 and older across three US cohorts linked persistent isolation and loneliness to poorer memory scores.

    Cohort study of 18,553 peoplePopulations
  4. BMC Public Health

    Hobbies link to lower hypertension risk in older adults

    Hobby engagement was associated with lower hypertension risk in Chinese (HR = 0.84) and American (HR = 0.86) cohorts aged 50 and older.Hobby engagement was associated with lower hypertension risk in Chinese (HR = 0.84) and American (HR = 0.86) cohorts aged 50 and older.

    Cohort study of 7,112 peopleHypertension