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Rejuvenation Roundup July 2021
August 2, 2021
This month, we’ve got plenty to talk about: our upcoming annual Ending Age-Related Diseases conference, a large batch of new youtube episodes, and a great amount of research on everything
What is Magnesium? A Summary of Magnesium
July 31, 2021
Magnesium is a common element and is found in a variety of foods, but not everyone gets enough of this essential element, which is vital for cellular processes. What is
New Patch Uses Ultrasound Array to Monitor Blood Flow
July 30, 2021
Researchers from the University of California San Diego have developed a new non-invasive way to measure blood flow using an ultrasound patch [1]. Realtime blood flow monitoring just got easier
Stem Cell Ovaries Now Functional in Mice
July 29, 2021
The entire ovarian niche of mice can now be generated in vitro from stem cells, as a study recently published in Science shows [1]. The researchers then carried out the
Anxious After Watching “Old”? Relax!
July 28, 2021
Rapid aging is horrifying, but in this retrospective, Elena Milova discusses why this movie scared her less than the rest of the audience. Script Spoiler alert! Several families go to
George Church on Gene Therapies and Longevity
July 28, 2021
Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and one of the most prominent geroscientists, George Church works on gene therapies that can potentially reverse age-related diseases. We had the opportunity
Memory Restored in Aged Mice by Modifying the Brain’s ECM
July 28, 2021
Molecular Psychiatry has recently published a report from the University of Cambridge detailing how the brain’s extracellular matrix (ECM) changes with age, negatively impacting memory, and how modifying the components
Defeating Aging With Aubrey de Grey and Michael Rae
July 27, 2021
We recently caught up with Dr. Aubrey de Grey and Michael Rae from SENS Research Foundation (SRF) about the landscape in the field. We asked them two simple questions, and
A Model Using Four Fatty Acids Predicts Mortality
July 26, 2021
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has shown that a model built on the concentration of four fatty acids predicts mortality in older people at least
What is Alpha-lipoic Acid? A Summary of ALA
July 24, 2021
Alpha-lipoic acid (also known as ALA) is a common supplement, and we take a look at it in the context of aging. What is alpha-lipoic acid? Alpha-lipoic acid is an
The Rising Importance of Crypto in Aging Research
July 23, 2021
The cryptocurrency world is colliding with aging research and life extension and could change how research gets funded. The cryptocurrency community is getting behind healthy life extension The landscape of
What is Arginine? A Summary of L-Arginine
July 23, 2021
Arginine is a popular sports supplement, but could it also be useful in the context of healthy longevity? What is arginine? Arginine, also known as L-arginine, is an amino acid,
Teasing Apart the Effects of Aging and COVID-19
July 22, 2021
Researchers have used a big data approach to disentangle cellular and physiological changes that are specific to COVID-19 from those caused by aging [1]. Identifying these improves our understanding of
Senescent Cells, p65, and a Possible Treatment for Cancer
July 21, 2021
A report in the Journal of Cell Science has outlined different stages of cellular senescence alongside a mechanism that reverses it, along with a potential new treatment for glioblastoma. Old
Enriched Environments Youthen the Brains of Mice
July 20, 2021
A study published in Nature Communications has shown that an environment rich in stimuli changes the epigenetics of the mouse hippocampus, making the brains of aged mice more like those
Rejuvenation Roundup July 2021
August 2, 2021
This month, we’ve got plenty to talk about: our upcoming annual Ending Age-Related Diseases conference, a large batch of new youtube episodes, and a great amount of research on everything from stem cells to supplements. Here’s what’s happened in July. LEAF News Interviews The Rising Importance
What is Magnesium? A Summary of Magnesium
July 31, 2021
Magnesium is a common element and is found in a variety of foods, but not everyone gets enough of this essential element, which is vital for cellular processes. What is magnesium? Magnesium is an important mineral which plays a key role in hundreds of enzyme reactions
New Patch Uses Ultrasound Array to Monitor Blood Flow
July 30, 2021
Researchers from the University of California San Diego have developed a new non-invasive way to measure blood flow using an ultrasound patch [1]. Realtime blood flow monitoring just got easier This new flexible polymer patch sticks to the skin and can monitor the flow of blood
Stem Cell Ovaries Now Functional in Mice
July 29, 2021
The entire ovarian niche of mice can now be generated in vitro from stem cells, as a study recently published in Science shows [1]. The researchers then carried out the remarkable feat of fertilizing the generated oocytes and growing healthy, fertile offspring from them. This advance
Anxious After Watching “Old”? Relax!
July 28, 2021
Rapid aging is horrifying, but in this retrospective, Elena Milova discusses why this movie scared her less than the rest of the audience. Script Spoiler alert! Several families go to a hotel in the tropics for a vacation. As any ordinary family, it has its problems
George Church on Gene Therapies and Longevity
July 28, 2021
Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and one of the most prominent geroscientists, George Church works on gene therapies that can potentially reverse age-related diseases. We had the opportunity to interview this prolific researcher and entrepreneur, who is involved in dozens of startups, on topics
Memory Restored in Aged Mice by Modifying the Brain’s ECM
July 28, 2021
Molecular Psychiatry has recently published a report from the University of Cambridge detailing how the brain’s extracellular matrix (ECM) changes with age, negatively impacting memory, and how modifying the components of the brain ECM can revitalize memory in mice [1]. What is neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity is the
Defeating Aging With Aubrey de Grey and Michael Rae
July 27, 2021
We recently caught up with Dr. Aubrey de Grey and Michael Rae from SENS Research Foundation (SRF) about the landscape in the field. We asked them two simple questions, and they joined forces to give us their combined insights. Lifespan.io: First, do you think we can
A Model Using Four Fatty Acids Predicts Mortality
July 26, 2021
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has shown that a model built on the concentration of four fatty acids predicts mortality in older people at least as well as a model that uses smoking and diabetes. A long-term cohort study This study
What is Alpha-lipoic Acid? A Summary of ALA
July 24, 2021
Alpha-lipoic acid (also known as ALA) is a common supplement, and we take a look at it in the context of aging. What is alpha-lipoic acid? Alpha-lipoic acid is an organosulfur (an organic compound that contains sulfur) derived from caprylic acid (also known as octanoic acid).
The Rising Importance of Crypto in Aging Research
July 23, 2021
The cryptocurrency world is colliding with aging research and life extension and could change how research gets funded. The cryptocurrency community is getting behind healthy life extension The landscape of research funding and investment is changing, particularly with the influx of interest from the crypto community
What is Arginine? A Summary of L-Arginine
July 23, 2021
Arginine is a popular sports supplement, but could it also be useful in the context of healthy longevity? What is arginine? Arginine, also known as L-arginine, is an amino acid, a building block used to make proteins, that plays an important role in regulating blood flow.
Teasing Apart the Effects of Aging and COVID-19
July 22, 2021
Researchers have used a big data approach to disentangle cellular and physiological changes that are specific to COVID-19 from those caused by aging [1]. Identifying these improves our understanding of the disease and may help explain why COVID-19 has a more severe effect on older people.
Senescent Cells, p65, and a Possible Treatment for Cancer
July 21, 2021
A report in the Journal of Cell Science has outlined different stages of cellular senescence alongside a mechanism that reverses it, along with a potential new treatment for glioblastoma. Old paradigms in cellular senescence Cellular senescence contributes to aging and age-related diseases, likely primarily through the
Enriched Environments Youthen the Brains of Mice
July 20, 2021
A study published in Nature Communications has shown that an environment rich in stimuli changes the epigenetics of the mouse hippocampus, making the brains of aged mice more like those of young mice [1]. What is an enriched environment? For mice, enriched environments (ENRs) are “large