In a groundbreaking first for nutrition science, researchers have published pilot clinical trial data showing that the 5-day Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) was associated with increased activity of the ...

JNCASR researchers discover a key protein complex that enhances autophagy, offering potential therapies for Alzheimer’s, ...

Indian researchers have uncovered a surprising player in autophagy process that removes damaged parts of cells that can pave ...

Our immune system has various ways to deal with threats from the outside like pathogens. One of the defence mechanisms is a process called autophagy. 'You can imagine autophagy as the vacuum cleaner ...

A hidden cellular cleanup system may hold the key to healthier tear glands—and new hope for treating dry eye disease.

We don't tend to wrap our recycling waste in bubble wrap but that's essentially what cells do during the cellular recycling process called autophagy. Using the live imaging capabilities at the ...

Novel autophagy research traces new mammalian pathways and reveals unexpected impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection. The intricate biological process known as autophagy plays a vital role in keeping our ...

Researchers at the Max Delbrück Center have found that a cellular housekeeping mechanism called autophagy plays a major role ...

An estimated 5–15% of people have problems with dry eyes, with symptoms including eye redness, stinging, or burning sensation ...

Autophagy, a natural cellular process, recycles damaged components, boosting health and anti-aging benefits. Fasting, exercise, and calorie restriction may induce it, though research remains ongoing.