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Maximina Yun on the Wonders of the Axolotl
Dr. Maximina Yun, principal investigator at Chinese Institutes for Medical Research in Beijing (CIMR), studies some of the most amazing animals in the world: salamanders, a group of amphibians that includes newts and species such as the universally loved […]
A Gene That Changes Function With Aging in Mice
In Nature Aging, researchers have discovered how growth differentiation factor 3 (GDF3), a cytokine that increases with aging, is related to more inflammatory macrophages in older […]
Analyzing the Quality of Preclinical Anti-Aging Research
Researchers have investigated the reporting quality of preclinical studies’ outcomes in anti-aging research. They analyzed how study quality changed over time, shortcomings in research, and the […]
Senescence Exacerbated by Mitochondrial RNA Leakage
Scientists have investigated a little-known mechanism that fuels cellular senescence: mitochondrial RNA leaking into the cytoplasm. Targeting this mechanism showed promise in a mouse model of fatty liver [1]. The new target The increasing abundance of senescent cells […]
Targeting a Metabolic Regulator Reduces Fat in Mice
In Aging, researchers have described how they removed visceral fat from older male mice by targeting the metabolic regulatory protein CD47. A key regulator of metabolism […]
Molecule From Chocolate Linked to Slower Epigenetic Aging
A new observational study spanning two human cohorts has found a link between theobromine, a phytochemical abundant in cocoa, and slower epigenetic aging [1]. A yummy geroprotector? Popular wisdom has it that not many things […]
A Key Molecular Link Between Aging and Osteoporosis
In Aging Cell, researchers have described how an age-related deficiency in another compound leads the antioxidant FoxO1 to contribute to bone […]
A Year of Rejuvenation Research and Journalism
Happy holidays! Winter is in full swing for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a time for cozy nights by the fire and a great time to catch up on what has been happening at Lifespan News […]
Human Umbilical Cord Blood Metabolites Lengthen Worms’ Lives
Comparison of human umbilical cord blood with adult plasma revealed hundreds of metabolites whose abundances were age-dependent. Two different formulas, each a mix of a few metabolites, demonstrated anti-senescence properties in […]
Stem Cell-Derived Vesicles Improve Cognition in Aged Monkeys
In a new study, extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) improved spatial working memory in rhesus macaques, suggesting a possible reversal of age-related cognitive decline [1]. The “normal” decline Even “healthy” aging (not accompanied by […]
Nasal Tissue Extracellular Vesicles Improve Health in Mice
Researchers have discovered that extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from the nasal mucosa provide significant regenerative benefits to tissues throughout the body, including the brain. A very […]
Microglia Replacement Already Working in Humans
A new review highlights the promise of microglia replacement, a strategy that made the leap from mouse studies to the first successful human trial in just five years [1]. Repair or replace Microglia, the resident immune cells of the […]
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