Found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, sulforaphane is a compound that supports health by acting as a potent antioxidant — now, recent research finds the compound to extend lifespan in worms.

The incidence of severe manifestations of COVID-19 increases with age. One mechanism of aging is the progressive shortening of telomeres, which are protective structures at chromosome ends.

Berberine is a compound produced by several plants; this study finds low-dose berberine increases lifespan in yeast, mice, and human cells and reverses biomarkers of aging.

Researchers investigated the impact of a bacterial metabolite on the aging process in worms, using green light exposure to control the activity of genetically engineered bacteria.