Publications by authors named "V Gorbunova"
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- - A survey of aging researchers revealed significant disagreement on key questions about aging, such as its definition, causes, onset, and rejuvenation, indicating a lack of consensus in the field.
- - Researchers have varying interpretations of what constitutes "aging," leading to different experimental approaches and priorities, which complicates the understanding and study of the aging process.
- - The findings highlight the necessity for clearer definitions and targeted goals within aging research, as well as strategies to address ongoing disagreements, in hopes of advancing the field.
Transposable elements (TEs) are DNA sequences that expand selfishly in the genome, possibly causing severe cellular damage. While normally silenced, TEs have been shown to activate during aging. DNA 5-methylcytosine (5mC) is one of the main epigenetic modifications by which TEs are silenced and has been used to train highly accurate age predictors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAt over 200 years, the maximum lifespan of the bowhead whale exceeds that of all other mammals. The bowhead is also the second-largest animal on Earth, reaching over 80,000 kg. Despite its very large number of cells and long lifespan, the bowhead is not highly cancer-prone, an incongruity termed Peto's Paradox.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSocial insects offer powerful models to investigate the mechanistic foundation of elaborate individual behaviors comprising a cooperative community. Workers of the leafcutter ant genus provide an extreme example of behavioral segregation among many phenotypically distinct worker types. We utilize the complex worker system of to test the molecular underpinnings of behavioral programming and, in particular, the extent of plasticity to reprogramming.
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- Recent advancements in aging research and drug discovery connect basic research with clinical applications, aiming to promote healthy longevity in humans.* -
- The Aging Research and Drug Discovery Meeting in 2023 highlighted key areas such as AI, biomarkers, geroscience, and clinical trials focused on enhancing healthspan.* -
- The meeting emphasized the importance of combining generative AI with innovative biological technologies to tackle age-related diseases and extend healthy lifespans.*