Tag: Biomarkers

Scientists have identified a senescence-associated surface protein that can be targeted using antibodies [1]. This discovery might help distinguish between beneficial and harmful senescent cells and could speed up the development of senolytic therapies. This work was done by the Lifespan Research Institute, which was formed last year by the merger of SENS Research Foundation and...

Once confined to the realms of science fiction or relatively crude internet death calculators, AI-driven predictions about longevity are inching closer to reality. Questions about the accuracy and value of these forecasts remain. In recent years, researchers and companies around the globe have been pursuing answers to the ultimate question: How long have we got...

In a recent study, researchers injected rats with mesenchymal stromal cells. They observed improvements in aging-related biomarkers and phenotypes in many organs [1]. The rejuvenating role of MSCs Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) can be obtained from diverse sources, including bone marrow, adipose tissue, perinatal tissue, and dental tissues [2]. MSCs have been shown to have...

The longevity company Gero has presented its new nonprofit initiative: a series of studies using the company’s aging clock, which is based on stepping patterns obtained from phones and wearables. One small step for man, one giant leap for aging research? Gero, an AI longevity company, has announced a new non-profit initiative named GeroSense Studies....

The authors of a recent study published in Aging Cell tested 21 groups of medication used by the elderly and reported that some of them impact aging biomarkers [1]. Repurposing existing drugs to fight aging The search for drugs that slow aging includes finding new compounds and repurposing already-known drugs. Animal studies have suggested that...

Recent research has contributed to the growing body of evidence regarding social isolation, loneliness, and biological aging [1]. Social isolation is not generally screened for During doctor visits, patients are often screened for many physical conditions. However, screening for social isolation in the clinic is not as common as it should be, despite the evidence...