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January 09, 2026
By inhibiting the aging-related enzyme 15-PGDH, scientists have shifted cartilage cells towards a healthier phenotype, leading to a significant improvement in a mouse model of osteoarthritis [1]. The hard-to-repair part Articular cartilage (the smooth, load-bearing cartilage on the ends of bones) doesn’t repair well with age or after injury [2], which is why osteoarthritis is...
January 06, 2026
How did the year 2025 turn out for longevity biotech? Was it surprising or more of the same? Exciting or disappointing? Was the progress fast-moving or excruciatingly slow? What should we expect in 2026? We asked five leading experts to weigh in. Where did longevity biotech exceed your expectations in 2025, and where did it...
January 05, 2026
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 The billions of gut microbes that we share our bodies with can profoundly influence our health....
December 23, 2025
Scientists in Japan have discovered that multiple strains of bacteria taken from frogs, newts, and lizards can be effective against human colon cancer in a mouse model. One particular microbe achieved a perfect response rate and survival [1]. Bacteria against cancer Recent research has illuminated the enormous impact of the microbiome on overall health. Microbes...
December 22, 2025
A new study proposes a novel approach to fighting immune system decline caused by thymic involution: making the liver produce proteins that support T cell development and function [1]. Bringing back the Ts Immunosenescence, the gradual deterioration of the immune system, is a central aspect of aging. Research has tied it to increased cancer incidence,...
December 19, 2025
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 axolotl. On top of being cute, salamanders possess unparalleled regeneration abilities for vertebrates, being able to...