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Neurons’ Protein Disposal Trick Offers Alzheimer’s Insights
According to a new study, a special protein disposal system, currently found only in neurons, is linked to central hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease [1]. The membranal proteasome Alzheimer’s disease is defined in part by two protein aggregates in the brain: […]
Preventing Load-Induced Arthritis at the Cellular Level
Researchers have discovered that the osteoarthritis-inducing effects of excessive mechanical stress can be mitigated by increasing miR-330, a key regulator in cartilage and bone cells. […]
The Thalion Initiative: A New Non-Profit With Big Ambitions
The longevity field remains small and starved for resources, especially the subfield devoted to the fundamental biology of aging, despite near-universal agreement that solving aging requires understanding it first. With VCs looking for clinical successes and […]
Rejuvenation Roundup May 2026
Approaches that modify the processes of aging at their roots have gone well beyond basic research and into therapies intended for the clinic within the next few years. Here’s how the field has advanced in May. Team and activities […]
Harvard Publishes a Longevity Report for the General Public
The report, titled “Pathways to Longevity”, introduces several important longevity concepts to the general reader and is another sign that […]
A Better Algorithm for Predicting How Cells Behave
In a preprint published in arXiv, researchers from Altos Labs have described a machine learning algorithm that performs end-to-end prediction of how cells’ gene expression will respond to interventions. The […]
Early Cancer Cells Change Their Surroundings to Form Tumors
Scientists have demonstrated how cancer cells influence neighboring cells to create a favorable niche for the tumor to grow. This can inform future early-stage cancer therapies [1]. Cancer is a disease of aging. With the exception of childhood […]
Cardiovascular Health During the Menopausal Transition
A recent study compared premenopausal, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal women’s cardiovascular health. Perimenopausal women had about twice the odds of having a poor overall score when compared with premenopausal women, after adjusting for age [1]. Menopausal health decline The menopausal transition, […]
Tau Protein Is Crucial for Encoding Long-Term Memory
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected function of the tau protein, which is mostly known for its role in Alzheimer’s and related disorders: helping encode long-term memory. This […]
How Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Alleviate Kidney Disease
Researchers have discovered the role of cellular senescence in the interaction between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and chronic kidney disease […]
Mitochondrial Aging Linked to Losing Crucial Membrane Lipid
Scientists have found that the levels of phosphatidylcholine, the most abundant lipid in mitochondrial membranes, decline with age, driving mitochondrial aging in worms and possibly humans. […]
How an Oxidative Stress Regulator Makes Cataracts Worse
Researchers have outlined a key receptor and protein involved in the formation of cataracts, paving the way for potential treatments targeting them. Oxidative stress and cataracts are closely related Cataracts, […]
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