Category: News
Can Quantum Computing Help Discover New Drugs?
June 22, 2021
With a new announcement from IBM and Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute, the era of quantum computing has finally arrived in Europe. Can its advance speed up the discovery of new drugs?
What is Pterostilbene? A Summary of Pterostilbene
June 22, 2021
There are few things as tasty as a good blueberry, but science is showing that there could be more health benefits to this delicious fruit than people might think. What
A Look at Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
June 21, 2021
A new review published in the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology discusses the causes of, and potential treatments for, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Fibrosis, but not focused
Starting Your Personal Longevity Strategy
June 18, 2021
Every day, researchers get together in their labs and try to find ways of bringing aging under medical control. Despite the ongoing global effort, it is estimated that a relatively
PEARL Is Funded, Rapamycin Longevity Clinical Trials Begin
June 18, 2021
Today is a doubly important day: it marks the final day of the PEARL campaign and it is a celebration of another victory for the life extension community. PEARL smashed
The Aged Microenvironment Linked to Sarcopenia
June 17, 2021
Muscular degradation with age isn’t the result of a decline in the intrinsic regenerative ability of muscles, according to new research [1]. Instead, sarcopenia is likely due to changes in
Brain Blood Flow Restriction Resembles Brain Aging in Mice
June 16, 2021
A mouse study published in Aging Cell has outlined the similarities between artificially restricted cerebral blood flow and the reduced blood flow associated with aging. Aiming to understand vascular dementia
What is Creatine? A Summary of Methylguanidine Acetic Acid
June 15, 2021
Meat is rich in creatine, an important energy buffer in muscle cells, and the main constituent of a popular sports supplement used by athletes. However, we’re now finding out that
First Multi-Cancer Blood Test Available Now
June 15, 2021
Biotech company GRAIL made history earlier this month when it introduced the first commercially available multi-cancer blood test. The test is based on analyzing tumor DNA in circulation and could
What is Fisetin? A Summary of Fisetin
June 15, 2021
We take a look at the popular supplement fisetin and see how it stacks up as a potential anti-aging supplement. What is Fisetin? Fisetin is a plant polyphenol and part
Exercise Decreases Circulating Senescence Proteins
June 14, 2021
A new study published in Aging Cell shows that a 12-week program of structured exercise lowers the activity of the inflammatory SASP in people in their mid-60s. The expected results
Rapamycin Improves How Our DNA Is Stored
June 11, 2021
Researchers have demonstrated that rapamycin, a drug that has long been believed to slow down aging, changes the way DNA is stored inside cells to support gut health and longevity
Calico Scientists Develop Safer Cellular Reprogramming
June 11, 2021
In a preprint paper, scientists from Calico, Google’s longevity research behemoth, suggest that contrary to our previous understanding, transient reprogramming of cells using Yamanaka factors involves suppressing cellular identity, which
What is Apigenin? A Summary of Apigenin
June 10, 2021
This active ingredient in chamomile tea has traditionally been used to ease anxiety and reduce stress. We investigate if the scientific studies support this traditional use and how it relates
Who Wants to Live Forever?
June 10, 2021
A recent survey of adults in the US found that only about one-third would take a life extension pill if one were available [1]. These findings are about the same
Can Quantum Computing Help Discover New Drugs?
June 22, 2021
With a new announcement from IBM and Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute, the era of quantum computing has finally arrived in Europe. Can its advance speed up the discovery of new drugs? Europe joins the race Despite being a research and manufacturing powerhouse, Germany, like Europe as a
What is Pterostilbene? A Summary of Pterostilbene
June 22, 2021
There are few things as tasty as a good blueberry, but science is showing that there could be more health benefits to this delicious fruit than people might think. What is Pterostilbene? Pterostilbene (trans-3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxystilbene) is a naturally occurring polyphenol, a type of molecule that occurs in
A Look at Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
June 21, 2021
A new review published in the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology discusses the causes of, and potential treatments for, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Fibrosis, but not focused on fibroblasts In the lungs, the trachea (airway) breaks out into a tree-like system of nodes.
Starting Your Personal Longevity Strategy
June 18, 2021
Every day, researchers get together in their labs and try to find ways of bringing aging under medical control. Despite the ongoing global effort, it is estimated that a relatively complete system of controlling biological aging is at least 20 years away. That means there is
PEARL Is Funded, Rapamycin Longevity Clinical Trials Begin
June 18, 2021
Today is a doubly important day: it marks the final day of the PEARL campaign and it is a celebration of another victory for the life extension community. PEARL smashed its initial fundraising goal and sailed through its two stretch goals, raising just under $183k thanks
The Aged Microenvironment Linked to Sarcopenia
June 17, 2021
Muscular degradation with age isn’t the result of a decline in the intrinsic regenerative ability of muscles, according to new research [1]. Instead, sarcopenia is likely due to changes in the muscle microenvironment that reduce repair and regeneration. Declining muscles Age-related muscle loss can begin as
Brain Blood Flow Restriction Resembles Brain Aging in Mice
June 16, 2021
A mouse study published in Aging Cell has outlined the similarities between artificially restricted cerebral blood flow and the reduced blood flow associated with aging. Aiming to understand vascular dementia Prior research has shown that reduced cerebral blood flow, known as hypoperfusion, results in vascular dementia
What is Creatine? A Summary of Methylguanidine Acetic Acid
June 15, 2021
Meat is rich in creatine, an important energy buffer in muscle cells, and the main constituent of a popular sports supplement used by athletes. However, we’re now finding out that there’s more to it than ‘meats’ the eye. What is creatine? Creatine (α-methyl guanidine-acetic acid) is
First Multi-Cancer Blood Test Available Now
June 15, 2021
Biotech company GRAIL made history earlier this month when it introduced the first commercially available multi-cancer blood test. The test is based on analyzing tumor DNA in circulation and could be a game-changer in the field of cancer diagnostics, especially if the company continues to improve
What is Fisetin? A Summary of Fisetin
June 15, 2021
We take a look at the popular supplement fisetin and see how it stacks up as a potential anti-aging supplement. What is Fisetin? Fisetin is a plant polyphenol and part of the flavonoid group in the flavonol sub-category. It is present in many trees and plants,
Exercise Decreases Circulating Senescence Proteins
June 14, 2021
A new study published in Aging Cell shows that a 12-week program of structured exercise lowers the activity of the inflammatory SASP in people in their mid-60s. The expected results To begin the study, participants were measured, weighed, tested on physical abilities, and asked about their
Rapamycin Improves How Our DNA Is Stored
June 11, 2021
Researchers have demonstrated that rapamycin, a drug that has long been believed to slow down aging, changes the way DNA is stored inside cells to support gut health and longevity [1]. This improvement to DNA storage has been observed in both fruit flies and mice in
Calico Scientists Develop Safer Cellular Reprogramming
June 11, 2021
In a preprint paper, scientists from Calico, Google’s longevity research behemoth, suggest that contrary to our previous understanding, transient reprogramming of cells using Yamanaka factors involves suppressing cellular identity, which may open the door to carcinogenic mutations. They also propose a milder reprogramming method inspired by
What is Apigenin? A Summary of Apigenin
June 10, 2021
This active ingredient in chamomile tea has traditionally been used to ease anxiety and reduce stress. We investigate if the scientific studies support this traditional use and how it relates to aging. What is apigenin? Apigenin is a very common and widely distributed flavonoid in the
Who Wants to Live Forever?
June 10, 2021
A recent survey of adults in the US found that only about one-third would take a life extension pill if one were available [1]. These findings are about the same as those of an Australian survey a decade ago [2], highlighting the need for more effective