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Epigenetic Clocks Do Not Perfectly Capture Metabolic Health
In Aging Cell, researchers have published their surprising findings that epigenetic clocks are not significantly related to most measurements of metabolic health after weight loss interventions. The utility of clocks These researchers begin by discussing epigenetic clocks and […]
Regular Glucosamine Use Linked to Fewer Chronic Diseases
An analysis of UK Biobank data showed an association between regular glucosamine use and significantly lower risks of seven non-communicable chronic diseases [1]. A common supplement Glucosamine, a sugar […]
Microglial Aging Is Determined by Their Environment
A new preprint study from Calico has found that the local brain environment is the primary driver of microglial aging. After being transplanted into old brains, young cells adopted aged characteristics, but their […]
Study Boosts Brain Mitochondria, Rescues Memory in Mice
Scientists have found a way to directly stimulate the assembly of Complex I in mitochondria, rescuing memory deficits in mouse models of Alzheimer’s and frontotemporal dementia [1]. Mitochondrial signal transducers […]
A Mechanism Behind Protein Aggregation Discovered
Scientists have found a pathway that regulates protein aggregation, a cause of several age-related neurodegenerative diseases. United by abnormal protein aggregation Most neurodegenerative […]
Some Bioethicists Promote Lifespan Limitation
A paper published in Bioethics makes a startling case for people to die at 100 years old rather than live as long as they might choose. […]
Cancer Cells Transfer Mitochondria to Fibroblasts
Scientists have discovered that cancer cells recruit fibroblasts to support tumor growth by transferring mitochondria into them. Blocking this process might be a new way to fight the deadly disease [1]. […]
A Non-Viral Gene Therapy Restores Mouse Hearts
A recent study investigated the roles of brown adipose tissue and a lipid-controlling hormone, 12,13-diHOME, in cardiac health. The researchers examined the molecular mechanisms behind 12,13-diHOME’s […]
Two People Almost Died at RAADfest. We Went to the Experts.
Two people nearly died, and several more sought treatment, after receiving peptide injections at the last RAADfest in Las Vegas. We […]
Rejuvenation Roundup August 2025
Over the last month, researchers have discovered how well-known substances can confer physical benefits, delivered compounds into the bloodstream in new ways, and continued to develop new forms of medicine. Here’s what’s happened in August. Team and activities Lifespan […]
Moderate Beer Consumption Produces Benefits in Mice
Scientists have given three types of beer to artificially aged male mice and recorded numerous beneficial effects, including improvements in microbiome diversity and lipid profiles [1]. […]
Loose Chromatin, Senescent Inflammation, and Cancer
In Aging Cell, researchers have reported that chromatin demethylation allows SASP compounds to be more easily expressed. Chromatin and gene expression The authors of this study begin by discussing two concepts that appear […]
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