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05/07/2025

27/06/2025

This biological process is known as autophagy, a cellular “self-cleaning” mechanism. Autophagy (from Greek "auto" = self, "phagy" = eating) is a process where cells break down and recycle their own damaged components.

This process becomes more active during fasting or caloric restriction, as the body enters a state where it needs to conserve resources and optimize energy usage.

When the body is deprived of nutrients—like during intermittent fasting or extended fasting—autophagy is upregulated. It helps eliminate:

- Dysfunctional mitochondria
- Aggregated proteins
- Pathogens
- Senescent (aging) cells

This has been linked to benefits such as:

- Increased longevity
- Reduced inflammation
- Improved metabolic function
- Lowered risk of neurodegenerative diseases

Groundbreaking research by Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi, who won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, confirmed the critical role of autophagy in health and disease.

More recent studies have continued to explore its potential, especially in relation to aging and fasting-mimicking diets.

01/03/2025

A new study shows that a father's stress leaves lasting marks on his s***m — influencing the development of his offspring.

This new research, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, delves into the field of epigenetics, which explores how environmental factors can alter gene expression without changing the underlying DNA sequence.

These epigenetic changes can act as molecular switches, turning genes on or off and influencing various biological processes. Researchers analyzed s***m samples from 58 men, most in their late 30s to early 40s.

The study revealed that men who reported high levels of childhood stress had different epigenetic profiles in their s***m compared to those who reported lower stress. These differences persisted even after accounting for other factors like smoking and drinking, suggesting that childhood experiences can leave lasting epigenetic marks.

The researchers also found differences in a specific small noncoding RNA molecule previously linked to brain development in mice, as well as variations in DNA methylation patterns near genes involved in early brain development. While these findings suggest a potential link between childhood stress and epigenetic changes in s***m that could influence offspring development, it's crucial to emphasize that this research is still preliminary. It's not yet confirmed whether these epigenetic changes are passed down to children or what their ultimate impact might be. Further research is needed to determine the extent to which these epigenetic modifications in s***m can affect the health and development of future generations.

learn more https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-024-02872-3

18/01/2025

In the intricate design of the human eye, the second most complex organ in the body, lies the key to understanding our overall health.

With over 2 million working parts processing 36,000 bits of information every hour, the eye not only allows us to see the world but also offers a profound glimpse into the state of our well-being through Iridology.

29/11/2024

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03/03/2024

Thousands of years of wisdom! Well-said. 👏🏻