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Rejuvenating Muscles in Mice with Senomorphic Treatment
A recent study investigated senescence in mouse and human skeletal muscle tissue. The authors demonstrated that the antiviral drug maraviroc reduces senescence and improves muscle health in aged mice [1]. Aging muscle tissue Senescent cells are one […]
The Tale of One Tower: SF-Based Vertical Longevity Village
In downtown San Francisco, an entire tower is becoming a hub for longevity, AI, crypto, and robotics. It just hosted its first longevity conference. How does a group conquer a big city? The longevity community unites tens of thousands of […]
Fighting Osteoarthritis by Targeting Fatty Acids
In the Cell journal iScience, researchers have published their discovery of a protein that inhibits osteoarthritis in mice by diminishing fatty acid production. Fats in the wrong place Previous work has […]
7,000 Steps a Day Are Enough for Most Benefits
A massive new meta-analysis confirms that 10,000 daily steps are not required for most of the health benefits of walking. Around 7,000 seems to be the sweet spot [1]. A […]
A Gene That Keeps Cells Under Control
Researchers publishing in Cell Stem Cell have investigated the function of the gene DNMT3A and found that it has wide-ranging effects beyond methylation. More effects than expected Clonal hematopoiesis (CH), which occurs when […]
Organ-Specific Aging Analysis Reveals Disease Connections
A recent study explored the differences in the speed of organ aging. The researchers have built models that can predict the odds of diseases and mortality risk based on […]
FDA-Approved Drug Combo Rescues Alzheimer’s in Mice
Scientists have creatively used large databases of existing FDA-approved drugs and electronic medical records to locate candidates that are potentially effective against Alzheimer’s [1]. New approaches needed Many previously discovered drugs may be effective beyond their original […]
Vesicles From Antler Cells Restore Bone in Monkeys
Researchers publishing in Nature Aging have discovered that extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from antler blastema progenitor cells (ABPCs) restore bone mass to rhesus macaques. Finding the […]
AI Reveals a Hidden Effect in a Failed Alzheimer’s Trial
Scientists have created an AI model that stratifies Alzheimer’s patients into subgroups that progress slowly or rapidly. When applied to a real-world failed trial, it revealed a robust effect in the former subgroup [1]. Stratify and conquer […]
Engineered Stem Cells Reduce Lung Fibrosis in Mice
In Molecular Therapy, researchers have described their creation of cells that express the regenerative factor GDF11 and found that they ameliorate fibrosis in a mouse model. Context-dependent benefits Like sirtuins and […]
A Hallucinogenic Mushroom Compound Extends Mouse Lifespan
Researchers investigated psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in hallucinogenic mushrooms, for its anti-aging properties. They found that it extends cellular and organismal lifespan, […]
The 2025 Longevity Summit Dublin
The 2025 Longevity Summit Dublin was held in July, and we have the highlights from the event for you along with the […]
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