Herbert Anson

ApoE isoforms establish distinct antioxidant trajectories across the aging brain

This study shows ApoE isoforms influence antioxidant pathways differently across aging, with ApoE4 showing stronger transcriptional responses but less effective protein production, linking to neurodegenerative risk.

Temporal control of mitochondrial mutagenesis reveals the fate of mtDNA mutations with age

This study shows that mtDNA mutations arising early in life drive age-related pathologies and that mitochondrial fusion modulates their selection, suggesting interventions targeting fusion could slow aging.

Induction of ferroptotic and amyloidogenic signatures linked to Alzheimers disease by chemically distinct air pollutants

This study shows that metal-rich air pollutants induce ferroptosis and amyloidogenic pathways linked to Alzheimer's disease through shared transcriptional and oxidative mechanisms.

17α-Estradiol Confers Limited Protection Against APOE4 Phenotypes in Middle-Aged Female Mice

This study tests if 17α-estradiol benefits APOE4 females similarly to males, finding limited CNS improvements but some metabolic benefits in APOE4 females.

The longevity effects of reduced IGF-1 signaling depend on the stability of the mitochondrial genome

This study shows that reduced IGF-1 signaling extends lifespan in mammals but not in mitochondrial mutator mice, indicating that mitochondrial genome stability is essential for the longevity benefits of IGF-1 suppression.