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August 01, 2025
A new study has shown that, unlike many other glucose-lowering drugs, metformin is regulated by the protein Ras1 in a specific subset of neurons, and when injected into the brain, even tiny doses of metformin can do the job [1]. The brain connection The safe and cheap anti-diabetes drug metformin has been in use for...
July 29, 2025
In downtown San Francisco, an entire tower is becoming a hub for longevity, AI, crypto, and robotics. It just hosted its first longevity conference. How does a group conquer a big city? The longevity community unites tens of thousands of researchers, founders, and enthusiasts, but this is mostly done virtually. Things began to change after...
July 25, 2025
A massive new meta-analysis confirms that 10,000 daily steps are not required for most of the health benefits of walking. Around 7,000 seems to be the sweet spot [1]. A step in the right direction "10,000 steps a day" is some of the most frequently heard health advice. It is hard to say why this...
July 22, 2025
Scientists have creatively used large databases of existing FDA-approved drugs and electronic medical records to locate candidates that are potentially effective against Alzheimer’s [1]. New approaches needed Many previously discovered drugs may be effective beyond their original indications, but it is challenging to match them to new ones. Thankfully, ever-growing computing power, new data, and...
July 18, 2025
Scientists have created an AI model that stratifies Alzheimer’s patients into subgroups that progress slowly or rapidly. When applied to a real-world failed trial, it revealed a robust effect in the former subgroup [1]. Stratify and conquer Drugs don’t work for everyone equally. Unfortunately, clinical trials are not always able to account for that, which...
July 15, 2025
Scientists have developed a protocol for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation that reconstructs a healthy blood system and prevents blood cancers in old mice while also reducing toxicity [1]. The blood factory Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) work hard for our entire lives, producing vast numbers of various blood cells. As we age, this process, like many...
