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Lifespan News, presented by Emmett Short and Ryan O’Shea, is a weekly news show with a pop-sci twist. This show brings you the latest aging research and life extension news in a pop-sci style. Also hosted by Ryan O’Shea, the Rejuvenation Roundup podcast is a monthly breakdown of the key news stories and happenings in the industry. Finally, if you would like to look back through news stories from past months, check out the news archive.

  • Senescent Cells and Loose Teeth

    Senescent Cells and Loose Teeth

    A team of researchers has recently published a study on the effects of senescence on periodontal tissues in Aging. Connecting bones and teeth We have previously outlined a study showing a relationship between gum […]
  • Lifespan News – Exercise and Supplements

    Lifespan News – Exercise and Supplements

    Emmett Short talks about a recent meta-study of exercise and supplements on this episode of Lifespan News. Script We all want to know if we should be taking supplements, which ones, and how […]
  • Dr. Nir Barzilai on How to Age Later

    Dr. Nir Barzilai on How to Age Later

    In “Age Later: Healthspan, Lifespan, and the New Science of Longevity,” Dr. Nir Barzilai provides an insightful and comprehensive overview of the latest research on aging and longevity. As a renowned gerontologist and the director of the Institute for Aging […]
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  • Long-Term Resistance Exercise Increases Autophagy

    Long-Term Resistance Exercise Increases Autophagy

    In a new systemic review published in Autophagy Reports, researchers have demonstrated that exercise plays a role in regulating autophagy, depending on its type [1]. Manipulating autophagy  Disabled autophagy was recently acknowledged as a hallmark of aging. Indeed, […]
  • A Lasting Rise in Investment in the Longevity Sector

    A Lasting Rise in Investment in the Longevity Sector

    2021 marked one of the biggest years in longevity financing, with 2022 following closely behind, according to a report by Longevity.Technology. Over the past ten years, the industry has grown in financing from $500 million in 2013 […]
  • Lifespan News – Protein and Muscle

    Lifespan News – Protein and Muscle

    Emmett Short brings up a study talking about how diets with less protein are connected to better muscle maintenance with aging on this episode of Lifespan […]

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We have a dedicated team of journalists who have interviewed many of the leaders in the field about their research and the drive to end age-related diseases. You can find our latest interviews below.

  • Ashley Zehnder on Harnessing Animal Genes Against Aging

    Ashley Zehnder on Harnessing Animal Genes Against Aging

    Many species have developed amazing mechanisms to cope with various drivers of aging. We have previously interviewed two prominent experts that study those evolutionary marvels: Steven Austad and Emma Teeling. However, […]
  • Insider Insight: Meet the Organizers of LongHack

    Insider Insight: Meet the Organizers of LongHack

    LongHack, the longevity hackathon hosted by DeSci organization VitaDAO, was held on January 20th-23rd, 2023. Gathering researchers, developers, and other interested parties to create new […]
  • Ending Atherosclerosis: Cyclarity and Dr. Matthew O’Connor

    Ending Atherosclerosis: Cyclarity and Dr. Matthew O’Connor

    Cyclarity Therapeutics is striving to make powerful treatments for cardiovascular disease and, most importantly, make them accessible and affordable. Their cutting-edge cyclodextrin technology targets atherosclerosis, aiming to eliminate the buildup of non-degradable oxidized cholesterol that gets stuck inside cells in […]
  • Chris Mirabile on the NOVOS Approach

    Chris Mirabile on the NOVOS Approach

    With multiple experts on its scientific advisory board, NOVOS offers supplements containing ingredients that recent research has linked to longevity. This […]

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Vesicles from Senescent Cells Encourage Young Stem Cells

Scientists have shown that extracellular vesicles derived from senescent stem cells can improve the proliferation, viability, and migration capacity of...

Senescent Cells and Loose Teeth

A team of researchers has recently published a study on the effects of senescence on periodontal tissues in Aging. Connecting...

Lifespan News – Exercise and Supplements

Emmett Short talks about a recent meta-study of exercise and supplements on this episode of Lifespan News. Script We all...

Dr. Nir Barzilai on How to Age Later

In "Age Later: Healthspan, Lifespan, and the New Science of Longevity," Dr. Nir Barzilai provides an insightful and comprehensive overview...