13th Edition of International Conference on Neurology and Brain Disorders
October 19-21, 2026
The Membrane Theory of Aging
The Membrane Theory of Aging is a scientific theory that suggests that the aging process is caused by changes in the structure of cell membranes. This theory was proposed in 1964 by a British scientist, Dr. Denis Parsons Burkitt. According to this theory, the cell membrane is made up of a lipid bilayer which consists of two layers of fat molecules. These two layers serve as the barrier between the inside and outside of the cell. As we age, our cell membranes become less elastic and develop more holes or tears. This loss of elasticity in the membrane changes the way the cells can interact with ions, solutes, and even proteins and other molecules. Consequently, there is an increase in the amount of metabolism inside the cell leading to excessive production of reactive oxygen species, which can cause damage to the surrounding tissue leading to the aging process. Studies have shown that supplementation with certain substances such as omega-3 fatty acids can slow down this process. Furthermore, compounds such as carnosine, glutathione, and N-acetylcysteine, among others, have also been found to help improve the structure of the cell membrane and slow down the aging process. Though still in its early stages, the membrane theory of aging is gaining support in the scientific community. It has been suggested that by better understanding the processes behind the aging of cell membranes, researchers can develop effective treatments and interventions aimed at extending lifespan and slowing down the aging process.
Joe Sam Robinson
Mercer University, United States
Robert B Slocum
University of Kentucky HealthCare, United States
George Diaz
Memorial Healthcare Systems, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Managing healthcare transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine ecosystems
Bernd Blobel, University of Regensburg, Germany
Title : Narrative medicine: A communication therapy for the communication disorder of Functional Seizures (FS) [also known as Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)]
Robert B Slocum, University of Kentucky HealthCare, United States
Title : Atypical presentation of Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy in a 16-year-old female: A Case Report
George Diaz, Memorial Healthcare Systems, United States
Title : Nanoparticles passing the blood brain barrier to treat cancer, infection, and more
Thomas J Webster, Brown University, United States
Title : Transcranial painless neurorehabilitation scalp acupuncture electrical stimulation for neuroregulation of autism spectrum disorder
Zhenhuan Liu, Guangzhou University Chinese Medicine, China
Title : Effects of prenatal androgen exposure on Purkinje cell morphology in the cerebellum of female rats
Kiran Ghotra, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States