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Lifespan News – Altos Labs Announces Billions
On this episode of Lifespan News, Ryan O’Shea talks about how one of the market’s biggest players is putting forward money to fight against aging. Script We first told […]Telomerase Alleviates Alzheimer’s Symptoms not via Telomeres
Scientists publishing in Nature Aging have shown that telomerase reverse transcriptase slows neurodegeneration but not due to its telomere-building activity [1]. […]Journal Club January 2022 – CAR T cells produced in vivo to treat cardiac injury
Hosted by Dr. Oliver Medvedik, Journal Club returns on Tuesday 25th January at 12:00 Eastern and will be broadcast live on the Lifespan.io Facebook page. The topic for this month is the paper ‘CAR T cells […]CAR T Cells Produced in Vivo to Treat Cardiac Injury
Hosted by Dr. Oliver Medvedik, Journal Club returns on Tuesday 25th January at 12:00 Eastern and will be broadcast live on the Lifespan.io Facebook […]The Animal Life Expectancy Comparisons Research Tool (ALEC)
Dr. Leon Peshkin talks us through a new open access research tool he has helped to develop and which is free for researchers to use now. […]Heat Shock Protein Fights Senescence in Macular Degeneration
Researchers publishing in Experimental Eye Research have discovered that the peptide aB-crystallin can reduce the cellular senescence that affects the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). What is αB-crystallin? […]Altos Labs’ $3 Billion Launch to Reverse Cellular Aging
In September 2021, we reported that Altos Labs was about to launch an ambitious project to develop partial cellular reprogramming to the point where it could be safely used […]The Difference Between Longevity and Rejuvenation
In his talk at Ending Age-Related Diseases 2021, João Pedro de Magalhães discussed the difference between longevity and rejuvenation along with the need […]Epigenetic Age Acceleration Is Linked to Hearing Loss
A study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience examined the relationship between epigenetic age acceleration and hearing [1]. Since 1958, a team of researchers from the National Institute on Aging Intramural Research program has been conducting […]Quercetin Improves Bone Regeneration in Older Rats
A new study in ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces used a combined geroscience and tissue engineering approach to regenerate bone in aged rats [1]. Replacement or rejuvenation? Too often, tissue engineering and longevity therapeutics are viewed as […]What Is a DAO? All About Decentralized Organizations
At a country fair in 1906, 800 people entered a contest to guess the weight of an ox. Scientist and mathematician Francis Galton was […]Fasting-Mimicking Diet Helps Fight Cancer
In the first human trial of its kind, scientists showed that a fasting-mimicking diet can work synergistically with conventional therapies in […]A Nitrone Compound Protects the Spinal Cords of Mice
Publishing in GeroScience, a team of Oklahoma City researchers has found that a nitrone compound with a low molecular weight, OKN-007, maintains motor neuron functionality in the spinal cords of aging mice. Prior research OKN-007 is not new in […]Lifespan News – United Against Aging
On this episode of Lifespan News, Ryan O’Shea shows how the A4LI brings both major U.S. political parties together to fight aging. Script The newly launched Alliance for Longevity Initiatives, an organization founded to […]Dr. Brian Kennedy: From Sickcare to Healthcare
Dr. Brian Kennedy is a longevity heavyweight: a former President of the Buck Institute, currently a Distinguished Professor in the Department […]Science to Save the World – Crypto for Good
On this episode of Science to Save the World, we discuss the relationship of cryptocurrencies and longevity, focusing on VitaDAO and related innovations. Script In our last episode, we dove into the basics of […]Key Parkinson’s Protein Required for Immune Function
A study published in Cell Reports has found α-synuclein, the fundamental protein of Parkinson’s disease, to be critical in immune […]Why the Future of Cryptocurrency Matters for Longevity
93% of the world’s money is now digital, held in virtual ledgers across banks and other financial institutions. With the increasing digitalization of financial services, there is no doubt that we are heading for a […]The Effects of Metformin and Lifestyle on Mortality
An outcomes study conducted by the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) has examined the effects of lifestyle interventions and the popular diabetes drug metformin on all-cause mortality. Background The original DPP was conducted at 27 […]Isthmin 1 as a Biomarker and Therapeutic Target for Aging
A recent study published in Biogerontology has discovered a potential new aging biomarker and longevity therapeutic target [1]. Isthmin 1 (Ism1) in aging fish Ism1 is not a well-known protein, […]Genetically Engineered T Cells Reduce Cardiac Fibrosis
Scientists have created genetically engineered T cells that target activated cardiac fibroblasts in a transient manner, alleviating symptoms of cardiac injury [1]. Engineered immune cells CAR T cell therapy is a […]Drugs to Reverse Atherosclerosis [Repair Biotechnologies]
At Ending Age-Related Diseases 2021, Reason, the CEO of Repair Biotechnologies, discussed a new method of enabling macrophages to consume cholesterol without turning into foam […]Debate Rages on the Inclusion of Old Age in the ICD-11
A significant debate has originated regarding the inclusion of MG2A, a code for old age, in the ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics. What is the ICD-11? The 11th revision of the International […]New Combination Treatment Shows Promise Against Dementia
Scientists have combined the popular antibiotic rifampicin with resveratrol to create a possible preventative treatment for age-related dementias [1]. Oligomers, not plaques? Age-related dementias, such as Alzheimer’s disease, still defy current treatment options, impeding attempts to increase human […]Lifespan News – New Year’s Resolutions
On this episode of Lifespan News, Ryan O’Shea outlines Peter Diamandis’ recommendations on how to live a longer life. Script It is now the […]Osteopontin Bone Remodeling May Be Key to Arthritis
A study published in Aging has found that osteopontin’s effects on bone remodeling may be at least partially responsible for osteoarthritis. What is osteopontin? Osteopontin is a glycoprotein found in the extracellular matrix of bone tissue. This […]What Is Crypto? Defining Cryptocurrency and the Blockchain
Ever since the first Bitcoin block was mined in 2009, people have been using cryptocurrencies to securely conduct transactions online. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin are some of the most well-known cryptocurrencies, but […]A Supplement Combination Improves Memory in Older Adults
An open-access human study published in Clinical Nutrition has found that a combination of supplements is beneficial for working memory. Identifying the dietary compounds Specific […]The Effects of Spermidine on Heart Mitochondria in Mice
The latest research published in the Journal of Anatomy found that spermidine alters the morphology of mitochondria in aged mouse heart tissue [1]. Mitochondrial dysfunction in the aging heart Evidence for mitochondrial dysfunction as […]Creating Political Action to Increase Healthy Human Lifespan
A recent online discussion panel revealed some valuable insights into the political aspects of increasing healthy human lifespans. Perhaps the most exciting part of the panel involves the idea […]
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