“When you look at how we think about aging, we don’t really consider it a disease—it’s just considered a ‘natural’ thing. But I think aging and lifespan research really should be the future of medicine” -Dr. Mahtab Jafari The
Green tea impairs development and reproduction in fruit flies
Dr. Jafari and her team of researchers recently showed that green tea polyphenols (GTP), consumed at high dosages, can impair development and reproductive fitness in fruit flies. Fruit fly embryo and larvae that were exposed to 10 mg/mL of GTP showed
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Green Tea Poster Wins Second Place
Terry Lopez, PhD candidate, presents two posters at the 12th Annual Scripps Natural Supplements Conference held from January 15, 2015-January 18, 2015. In the exhibit, Lopez showcased how Rhodiola rosea increases fruit fly lifespan, independent of dietary carbohydrate content. In addition,
Featured in the OC Register: Life Lessons with Dr. Jafari
“I fall too. We don’t always have to be happy. The key is when you get back up” -Dr. Mahtab Jafari In the hustle and bustle of life, college students are constantly bombarded with pressure and stress. Dr. Jafari addresses
OC Register Focus: Rhodiola Rosea Extends Lifespan
“I admit the placebo effect is powerful – but on humans. Flies don’t lie!” -Dr. Mahtab Jafari Used to treat seasonal depression in the Baikal Mountains, Rhodiola rosea has been used extensively by herbalists in Siberia for more than a