Month: December 2021

A new study published in Aging has shown a relationship between the circadian clock and the changes in gene expression with age. Two complex systems and four distinct species This study begins with an introduction to two complicated topics. The first is the circadian rhythm, the biological cycle that corresponds to the day-night cycle of...

In recent years, the cryptocurrency community has become increasingly interested in the drive to increase healthy human lifespans. Visit the VitaDAO website to learn how you can get involved. Gitcoin introduces longevity research into its funding rounds  Gitcoin recently held its 12th funding round, and the community has chosen to raise cryptocurrency donations for aging...

Scientists have found that long-term supplementation with NMN, an NAD+ precursor, dramatically slows reproductive aging in mice by improving mitochondrial function and alleviating senescence [1]. Reproductive aging affects women relatively early in life, but like other types of aging, this one has been considered normal until recently, and no serious attempts have been made to...

The journal Nature has published a letter communication regarding a senolytic vaccination study [1]. These letters are typically research studies that the editor chooses to urgently publish due to the importance they hold for the other researchers in the field. They may or may not be peer reviewed before this publication. Background Why we Age:...

Dear Friends, As we close out the year and continue the holiday season, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for being part of our community at Lifespan.io and helping to bring an end to the diseases of aging. 2021 has been another challenging year, but you did not let that stop you,...

Woodland Biosciences, which studies metabolism and cancer, has joined the holdings of Ichor Life Sciences. Ichor intends to use Woodland's expertise and research to increase the specializations of its pharmacological division. The full press release is provided here. LaFayette, N.Y. — Ichor Life Sciences, a premium preclinical contract research organization offering services in discovery through pharmacology,...