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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.
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 bones and teeth We have previously outlined a study showing a relationship between gum […]
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
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 […]
Our Organization Grows to Support Rejuvenation Research
Spring is not far away here in the Northern Hemisphere, and with it, the signs of life and new growth are appearing. Much like the change of seasons, our organization is also growing and […]
Longevity Will Become a Mainstream Part of Drug Development
Joppe Nieuwenhuis, Innovation Scout at Rejuveron Life Sciences, discusses his views about the future of longevity and rejuvenation research and how it will merge with current medical frameworks and systems. About Rejuveron […]
The Fifth Annual Age-Related Disease Therapeutics Summit
The Age-Related Disease Therapeutics Summit will once again be held in San Francisco this year, and Lifespan.io readers are encouraged to use the code 32026Lifespan when signing up. The full press release […]
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 […]
Promoting Muscle Regeneration With an Immune Factor
A paper published today in Nature Aging has shown that a macrophage-regulating factor has a significant impact on muscle regeneration. Healing slows with […]
Human Fasting Modulates Macrophage Function
The Journal Club returns on Tuesday 28th March at 12:00 PM Eastern time to the Lifespan.io Facebook channel. This month Dr. Oliver Medvedik […]
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
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 […]
Mediterranean Diet Might Lower Risk of Dementia
In a large-scale observational study, British scientists have shown that high levels of adherence to the Mediterranean diet might substantially lower the risk […]
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 […]
Vital Muscle Enzyme Declines With Aging
Research published in Nature Metabolism has described PCYT2, an enzyme essential for muscle function, and how it declines with aging. […]
Interviewing the leading experts in aging research and longevity
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
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, […]
Prof. George Church on Cellular Reprogramming and Longevity
Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, a veteran geroscientist, and a serial entrepreneur, George Church hardly needs an introduction. While we are always happy to discuss the present and future of geroscience with […]
Prof. Tzipi Strauss on the Upcoming Longevity Center
Despite its small size, Israel is packing quite a punch when it comes to innovation, having earned the moniker “the startup nation”. It also […]
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
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
With multiple experts on its scientific advisory board, NOVOS offers supplements containing ingredients that recent research has linked to longevity. This […]