Papers by Y Yuan

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  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. Nature Neuroscience

    Genetic data highlight potential drug targets for Alzheimer's

    A Mendelian randomisation analysis identified 19 candidate targets in people of European ancestry and seven in people of African ancestry.A Mendelian randomisation analysis identified 19 candidate targets in people of European ancestry and seven in people of African ancestry.

    Mendelian randomisation in 111,680 peopleAlzheimer's disease
  3. 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
  4. NPJ Digital Medicine

    Health vulnerability score is linked to disease and death

    In 35,193 healthy adults followed for over a decade, each one-unit score rise was linked to a hazard ratio of 2.60 for disease progression.In 35,193 healthy adults followed for over a decade, each one-unit score rise was linked to a hazard ratio of 2.60 for disease progression.

    Cohort study of 391,193 peopleBiomarkers
  5. bioRxiv

    Older mice had delayed immune responses and recovery from flu

    An experiment spanning 16 combinations of age, sex and infection stage also found persistent inflammatory responses in older male mice at later stages.An experiment spanning 16 combinations of age, sex and infection stage also found persistent inflammatory responses in older male mice at later stages.

    Preprint: experiments in miceImmune response