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A new study reveals a surprising mechanism that might be behind the beneficial effects of NAD+ in preclinical models of Alzheimer's [1]. Which way to splice it? Not every part of a DNA sequence gets translated into a protein. Each sequence consists of exons, which are included in the final RNA transcript, and introns, which...

In GeroScience, a large team of researchers, including João Pedro de Magalhães, has described a hundred currently unsolved problems in the field. Finding the right questions Understanding the fundamental nature of aging has been a problem since people first endeavored to live longer, to the point that finding the right questions can matter more than...

The idea of living longer, healthier lives thanks to rejuvenation biotechnology has steadily become more common. Gradually increasing numbers of articles are discussing this idea, especially as science is starting to catch up and may eventually even deliver on it. With that in mind, I was pleasantly surprised this week to be greeted by an...

A recent study of over 80,000 Europeans concluded that speaking more than one language is associated with delayed aging. Further analysis suggested that the protective effect of speaking one foreign language diminished with age, while the protective effect of speaking two or more foreign languages was more robust with aging [1]. Beyond communication Learning a...

A new Phase 1 trial produced encouraging safety and efficacy results for a CRISPR-based gene therapy that silences a gene important for lipid regulation. This therapy might increase adherence and reduce side effects [1]. Addressing the adherence problem High levels of LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglycerides are a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and...

Researchers have discovered that butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid with well-documented gut benefits, fights senescence in T cells. Immune senescence drives inflammaging Why We Age: Cellular SenescenceAs your body ages, more of your cells become senescent. Senescent cells do not divide or support the tissues of which they are part; instead, they emit potentially harmful...