How a biological version of rock-paper-scissors determines if lizard colors are maintained or lost Two new studies into lizard colors reveal how one species maintains its colorful diversity while others are losing their ancient colors.

Interactions similar to rock-paper-scissors help maintain color diversity in some lizard species, but the introduction of a dominant new phenotype can disrupt this balance and lead to color loss. doi.org/hbhxh4

Before trips to Mars, we need better protection from cosmic rays High-energy particles streaming through space can damage DNA and increase cancer risk, but antioxidants, tardigrades and hibernation could help astronauts make the journey safely.

High-energy particles streaming through space can damage DNA and increase cancer risk, but antioxidants, tardigrades and hibernation could help astronauts make the journey safely.

Before trips to Mars, we need better protection from cosmic rays High-energy particles streaming through space can damage DNA and increase cancer risk, but antioxidants, tardigrades and hibernation could help astronauts make the journey safely.

My new article about space travel and the invisible threat of cosmic rays to space travellers is out in @uk.theconversation.com!

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Exactly!

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Anti-aging pills vs. diet: Can we slow aging? #science #antiaging #learnontiktok #health #aging TikTok video by Simple Science with Zahida

I finally launched Simple Science with Zahida!
I make short animated videos about topics ranging from ageing to astrophysics.
First reel is about anti-ageing pills vs diet:
www.tiktok.com/@simple.scie...

Wonderful group and beautiful city!

This is a very fulfilling experience! I would definitely recommend 😊

Why does eating less extend lifespan? 🧬

Mutation accumulation underpins evolution of lifespan extension by dietary restriction

We often think about saving energy or recycling waste - but we show how evolution acting on mutation load can generate longer life on low food 🧵

🔗 tinyurl.com/jn5ryhxv

Rapamycin seems to boost longevity as effectively as eating less Restricting calories has been linked to living longer in many studies, and now it seems that the drug rapamycin has nearly the same effect, at least in animals

Restricting calories has been linked to living longer in many studies, and now it seems that the drug rapamycin has nearly the same effect, at least in animals

Anti-ageing drug rapamycin may extend life almost as effectively as restricting calories – our new research Scientists compared diet, rapamycin and metformin in search for longevity boost.

In my latest piece for @uk.theconversation.com, I explain our latest research with @eivimeycook.bsky.social and @alexeimaklakov.bsky.social on how eating less, rapamycin and metformin affect lifespan.

Read it here: theconversation.com/anti-ageing-...

#ageing #longevity #sciencecommunication

A grumpy tortoise in Athens

#wildlife #greece #tortoise #nature

Swan family from Norfolk #norfolk #wildlife

Check out our new preprint where we explored the link between male ageing and gut microbiota in fruit flies! It has been a pleasure to work with @mdonertas.bsky.social 😊

Hi Bluesky! I want my first post here to be my cat, Mihri, because why not 😊