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Vast Majority of Alzheimer’s Cases Attributable to One Gene
According to a new study, as many as 90% of Alzheimer’s cases can be attributed to “suboptimal” variants of the APOE gene. These results highlight the gene’s importance for Alzheimer’s prevention [1]. Three alleles of APOE A growing amount of […]
Longevity Advocacy in 2025: The Expert Roundup
The last installment in our end-of-year series of expert roundups might be the least flashy, but it is arguably no less important than the previous ones dedicated […]
The Geroprotective Potential of Hormone Replacement Therapy
A recent review of literature investigated the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy. The authors point out that this approach could be used as a geroprotector to extend the healthspan of women. However, […]
Geroscience in 2025: The Expert Roundup
2025 was a good year for geroscience, marked by rapid strides and critical milestones. Yet, the path wasn’t always smooth: progress in some areas […]
A Protein That Exacerbates Heart Disease With Age
Researchers publishing in Aging Cell have found that Hevin, a protein found in the extracellular matrix that increases with age, leads to heart problems in older male […]
A Small Molecule Regenerates Cartilage in Aged Mice
By inhibiting the aging-related enzyme 15-PGDH, scientists have shifted cartilage cells towards a healthier phenotype, leading to a significant improvement in […]
How Harmful Extracellular Vesicles Cause Brain Inflammation
In a paper published in Aging Cell, researchers have described how older cells send long interspersed nuclear element-1 (LINE-1) RNA to other cells in extracellular vesicles (EVs), spurring inflammation. Evil EVs In the literature, EVs are often discussed in […]
Recombinant Human Protein Stops Neuronal Loss in Alzheimer’s
A recent study investigated biomarkers that can help monitor trajectories of Alzheimer’s disease-related molecular processes, such as neuronal cell death, and how patients respond to treatments. The authors reported that using biomarkers enabled them to gain insights into the […]
Longevity Biotech in 2025: The Expert Roundup
How did the year 2025 turn out for longevity biotech? Was it surprising or more of the same? Exciting or disappointing? Was the […]
A Single Gut Microbe Suppresses Weight Gain in Mice
Scientists have found that a single microbial species can blunt the negative effects of a high-fat diet due to the unique mix of lipids it produces [1]. They intend to identify its specific lipids in future work. Good neighbors […]
Rejuvenation Roundup December 2025
We’re closer to 2050 than to 2000, and technology is advancing apace; this includes technologies that help us stop aging in all its forms. Here’s the highlights of what’s been accomplished last month. Team and activities A Year […]
How Multivitamins and Minerals Impact Health and Longevity
A recent review evaluated studies that included over 5.5 million participants to assess the impact of multivitamin and mineral supplements on different aspects of health [1]. A big market Multivitamin and mineral (MVM) supplements are widely used worldwide, […]
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