Russian science keeps taking steady strides toward extending active longevity and bettering the quality of life for citizens. The nation’s leading research centers have joined forces to examine the mechanisms of aging and seek effective ways to slow it down. As reported by the RBC publication, domestic experts are actively working on creating so-called “age clocks” that will precisely gauge the biological condition of the body.
Significant progress has already been achieved in this sphere at the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University. Specialists have developed unique calculators capable of assessing the actual wear and tear of various human organs and systems. According to Olga Tkacheva, Chief Geriatrician of the Ministry of Health, such diagnostics are essential for verifying the effectiveness of medical interventions. Furthermore, university scientists have created special molecules designed to eliminate old cells that have ceased dividing and merely clutter the organism, thereby slowing general decline processes.
Concurrently, work is underway at the Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery to identify key aging markers. Alexey Moskalev, Director of the Institute of Biology of Aging, noted that together with international experts, 14 principal indicators have been isolated, including muscle strength, walking speed, and changes in DNA. The institute is also conducting experiments with natural supplements. For instance, incorporating green tea and curcumin extracts into the diet of cats led to improved kidney function and reduced inflammatory processes in the animals.
Specialists from Lomonosov Moscow State University are also keeping pace, where researchers at the Research Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology are studying cellular self-cleansing processes. Institute staff have already found active molecules that managed to extend the lifespan of laboratory worms by a third. The effectiveness of these developments is currently being tested on mice, and large-scale preclinical trials on rats are planned in the near future, opening great prospects for domestic medicine.
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