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Study Finds Metformin’s Action Is Regulated by the Brain
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 […]
Rejuvenation Roundup July 2025
Summer is heating things up, both in the Northern Hemisphere and in the world of rejuvenation biotechnology. Here’s what’s happened in July. Team and activities The 2025 Longevity Summit Dublin: The […]
Senescent Cells, Osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s Are Linked
Researchers publishing in Nature Aging have discovered how Alzheimer’s-related protein aggregates are also related to senescent cells and osteoporosis. Beyond the brain The amyloid tangles that result from a loss of proteostasis are very well-known […]
Rejuvenating Muscles in Mice With Senomorphic Treatment
A recent study investigated senescence in mouse and human skeletal muscle tissue. The authors demonstrated that the antiviral drug maraviroc reduces senescence and improves […]
The Tale of One Tower: SF-Based Vertical Longevity Village
In downtown San Francisco, an entire tower is becoming a hub for longevity, AI, crypto, and robotics. It just hosted its […]
Fighting Osteoarthritis by Targeting Fatty Acids
In the Cell journal iScience, researchers have published their discovery of a protein that inhibits osteoarthritis in mice by diminishing […]
7,000 Steps a Day Are Enough for Most Benefits
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 […]
A Gene That Keeps Cells Under Control
Researchers publishing in Cell Stem Cell have investigated the function of the gene DNMT3A and found that it has wide-ranging effects beyond methylation. More effects than expected Clonal hematopoiesis […]
Organ-Specific Aging Analysis Reveals Disease Connections
A recent study explored the differences in the speed of organ aging. The researchers have built models that can predict the odds of diseases and mortality risk based on organ-specific proteins found in plasma [1]. Not all organs […]
FDA-Approved Drug Combo Rescues Alzheimer’s in Mice
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 […]
Vesicles From Antler Cells Restore Bone in Monkeys
Researchers publishing in Nature Aging have discovered that extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from antler blastema progenitor cells (ABPCs) restore bone mass […]
AI Reveals a Hidden Effect in a Failed Alzheimer’s Trial
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 […]
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