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A meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies identifies multiple longevity genes
Human longevity is heritable, but genome-wide association (GWA) studies have had limited success. Here, we perform two meta-analyses of GWA studies of a rigorous longevity phenotype definition including 11,262/3484 cases surviving at or beyond [...]
Program annual meeting 2019
The program will be available at the end of September!
Blood-based biomarkers help to estimate vulnerability of the elderly
LUMC | August 20 - 2019 | PRESSRELEASE Researchers on ageing led by Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) have identified a combination of biomarkers in the blood which could help estimate the vulnerability of [...]
Media attention for VOILA
Abstract The Dutch Society of Research on Ageing (DuSRA) promotes synergy between fundamental and clinical research. DuSRA aims to acquire more knowledge regarding the causes and effects of ageing and its in animals and [...]
From molecules to organisms – Healthy Ageing – 27-29 May 2020 Wellcome Genome Campus, UK
Save the Date: Healthy Ageing: From molecules to organisms - 27-29 May 2020 Applications for our 2020 Healthy Ageing conference will be opening soon. In the meantime, you can sign up here to [...]
Op vrijdag 1 november 2019 wordt voor de 15e keer het Nationaal Gerontologiecongres georganiseerd
In samenwerking met de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Gerontologie: Kennisnetwerk Ouder Worden en Samenleving wordt op 01-11-2019 het 15e Nationaal Gerontologiecongres georganiseerd. SAMEN WORDEN WE OUDER Op vrijdag 1 november 2019 wordt voor de 15e [...]
