BIOGERONTOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Disciplines to Enhance Our Knowledge of Aging
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cellular Senescence and Aging Mechanisms:
The journal delves into the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying senescence, including the role of cellular stress, oxidative damage, and the impact of various biochemical pathways on aging. - Dietary Interventions and Aging:
Research on the effects of dietary restrictions, caloric restriction mimetics, and specific dietary components (such as polyphenols and antioxidants) on healthspan and lifespan is a prominent theme. - Therapeutic Approaches to Age-Related Disorders:
The journal includes studies on pharmacological interventions, such as senolytics and geroprotective agents, aimed at mitigating age-related diseases and improving longevity. - Microbiota and Aging:
Investigations into the gut microbiome's influence on aging processes and its potential therapeutic implications are increasingly featured. - Sex Differences in Aging:
The journal explores how biological sex impacts aging processes, health outcomes, and responses to interventions, highlighting the importance of sex-specific research. - Genetics and Aging:
Research on genetic factors that influence longevity, including the role of non-coding RNAs, telomere biology, and epigenetic modifications, is a key focus area. - Neurodegeneration and Aging:
The journal addresses the relationship between aging and neurodegenerative diseases, examining mechanisms and potential therapeutic strategies. - Environmental and Lifestyle Factors in Aging:
Studies assessing how environmental exposures, lifestyle choices, and stressors affect aging and longevity are also explored.
Trending and Emerging
- Advancements in Senolytics and Cellular Clearance:
The exploration of senolytic compounds that selectively eliminate senescent cells is a rapidly growing area, highlighting their potential to improve healthspan and combat age-related diseases. - Microbiome Research in Aging:
Research focusing on the gut microbiome's role in aging and its therapeutic potential is emerging as a significant theme, recognizing the microbiome's influence on health and longevity. - Integration of Omics Technologies:
The use of multi-omics approaches (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics) to study aging mechanisms is on the rise, providing comprehensive insights into the biological underpinnings of aging. - Focus on Healthspan Over Lifespan:
There is a notable shift towards emphasizing healthspan, or the period of life spent in good health, as opposed to merely extending lifespan, reflecting a holistic approach to aging. - Exploration of Environmental Factors:
Research examining the impacts of environmental factors, including radiation and pollutants, on aging and longevity is gaining attention, particularly in light of global health challenges. - Innovative Therapeutic Strategies:
Emerging therapies that target aging processes at the cellular level, such as gene editing and stem cell therapies, are being increasingly explored for their potential to rejuvenate tissues and improve health outcomes. - Personalized Medicine in Aging:
There is a growing interest in personalized approaches to aging interventions, utilizing genetic and epigenetic profiling to tailor therapies for individual aging processes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Models of Aging:
Research using traditional model organisms, such as rodents, is becoming less prevalent as the field moves towards more complex models (e.g., primate studies) that better reflect human aging. - Isolated Studies on Single Pathways:
There is a trend away from focusing solely on individual signaling pathways, with a shift towards more integrative approaches that consider the interconnectedness of various biological processes in aging. - Aging and Disease Correlation Without Mechanistic Insights:
Papers that simply correlate aging with diseases without delving into underlying mechanisms are becoming less common, as there is a growing demand for studies that provide mechanistic explanations. - Generalized Dietary Recommendations:
Research that offers broad dietary recommendations without specific biochemical or genetic insights is waning, as more precise and personalized dietary interventions gain traction.
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