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Longevity Policy, Advocacy in the Spotlight at Vitalist Bay
Just several years ago, longevity conferences were few and far between. Today, there’s no shortage of them. Happening regularly around the globe, they foster scientific debate and showcase geroscience advances to […]
Engineering Microglia to Deliver an Anti-Alzheimer’s Drug
In Cell Stem Cell, researchers have described how genetically engineered microglia can be used to deliver therapeutic proteins to the brain. The blood-brain barrier […]
Longer Reproductive Spans Linked to Younger Brains in Women
Analysis of over a thousand postmenopausal women suggests that women with longer reproductive spans, earlier first period (menarche), and later menopause experience slower brain aging [1]. Linking sex hormones to brain health […]
Financial Behavior Might Help Diagnose Dementia Early
By analyzing a large UK dataset, scientists have identified various financial behaviors that might point to dementia years before it leads to loss of financial capacity [1]. The money trail Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias remain a […]
A New Method of Modifying Stem Cells
Researchers have investigated a never-before-used method of transfecting senescent mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and published their results In the Cell journal Molecular Therapy Nucleic Acids. Detergents for gene therapy Altering the genetics of a living […]
A Popular Sweetener Adversely Affects Blood Vessels
A new study has lent more support to previous epidemiological data that ties the popular sugar substitute erythritol to elevated cardiovascular risk [1]. Deceptively sweet Sugar substitutes have been around for decades, and while some people have reported decreases […]
Preventing CRISPR From Causing Senescence
Researchers publishing in Cell Reports Medicine have taken a look at what causes CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology to drive cells senescent and investigated a potential method of preventing it. Breaking and repairing DNA Genetic engineering of living cells through […]
How Gut Microbiota Impact Endothelial Cell Senescence
In a recent study that included data from humans, mice, and cell culture experiments, researchers demonstrated that gut microbes and their metabolites can profoundly influence the senescence of endothelial cells. They […]
New Study Could Pave the Way for Better Cancer Vaccines
Scientists have found that only about 1% of presented tumor antigens come from oncogenic mutations. The remaining 99%, previously overlooked, may offer better […]
Boyang Wang on Targeting Underfunded Longevity Projects
In this interview, Boyang Wang of Immortal Dragons discusses the kinds of projects he wants to fund, ways in which the industry can be encouraged to develop, […]
Younger Cohorts Show Less Dementia at the Same Age
While the overall prevalence of dementia might be rising due to population aging, a study has found that today’s older people seem to be less prone to dementia than in the past [1]. Are we having more dementia or less? […]
Springtime for the Longevity Industry
If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, then spring is well underway and the weather is warming up. This is the season of renewal and growth. With that in mind, let’s take a look at what the Lifespan and […]
Interviewing the leading experts in aging research and longevity
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Regular Digest Articles
We publish the Rejuvenation Roundup – a monthly digest of what is happening in the field, a Longevity Market Recap – a monthly digest focused on the investment and business side of the field, and a quarterly Editorial – focusing on the activities of the news outlet and the wider organization.
Industry Press Releases
You can find some press releases from various companies in our field below. Lifespan.io does not endorse any of these PRs and they are simply provided for information and interest.
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