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Lifespan Alliance Launch & New Leadership at LRI
Mountain View, California — Lifespan Research Institute, a nonprofit leader in longevity science and advocacy, announces the launch of the Lifespan Alliance, a sponsorship initiative uniting mission-driven companies and visionary organizations […]
A Better Extracellular Matrix Makes Aged Cells Act Youthful
Researchers have found that growing older cells in a youthful medium causes them to behave and function more like younger cells, suggesting a new method of creating stem cell-based therapies. Cultivating patient-derived cells […]
Nicotine Consumption Improves Motor Functions in Male Mice
A recent study reported that long-term nicotine consumption had a positive impact on motor function in male mice. The beneficial effects were mediated by sphingolipid and […]
Study Paves Road for Oral Delivery of Proteins
Using a pathogen-originated protein and a human antibody, scientists have created a chimeric construct that can deliver protein cargo via the intestine. This technology could potentially replace cumbersome injections [1]. Getting rid of the needle Protein-based treatments […]
A Brain Clock for Finding Rejuvenating Medications
Researchers have developed a transcription-based clock that estimates brain age and used it to identify potential interventions against age-related neurodegeneration. Deciding which -omic to use While […]
Study Finds Metformin’s Action Is Regulated by the Brain
A new study has shown that, unlike many other glucose-lowering drugs, metformin is regulated by the protein Ras1 in a specific subset of neurons, and when injected into the brain, even tiny doses of […]
Rejuvenation Roundup July 2025
Summer is heating things up, both in the Northern Hemisphere and in the world of rejuvenation biotechnology. Here’s what’s happened in July. Team and activities The 2025 Longevity Summit Dublin: The 2025 Longevity Summit Dublin […]
Senescent Cells, Osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s Are Linked
Researchers publishing in Nature Aging have discovered how Alzheimer’s-related protein aggregates are also related to senescent cells and osteoporosis. Beyond the brain […]
Rejuvenating Muscles in Mice With Senomorphic Treatment
A recent study investigated senescence in mouse and human skeletal muscle tissue. The authors demonstrated that the antiviral drug maraviroc reduces senescence and improves […]
The Tale of One Tower: SF-Based Vertical Longevity Village
In downtown San Francisco, an entire tower is becoming a hub for longevity, AI, crypto, and robotics. It just hosted its first longevity conference. How does a group conquer a big city? […]
Fighting Osteoarthritis by Targeting Fatty Acids
In the Cell journal iScience, researchers have published their discovery of a protein that inhibits osteoarthritis in mice by diminishing fatty acid production. […]
7,000 Steps a Day Are Enough for Most Benefits
A massive new meta-analysis confirms that 10,000 daily steps are not required for most of the health benefits of walking. Around 7,000 seems to be the sweet spot [1]. A step in the right direction […]
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