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Inhibiting a Transporter to Stop Senescence
June 3, 2024
Researchers publishing in Nature Aging have discovered that inhibiting a glucose transporter leads to a decrease in senescent cells. Forcing a reduction in calories This paper begins with a discussion
Rejuvenation Roundup May 2024
June 3, 2024
Bolstered by plenty of groundbreaking research, May marked a pivotal summit in Berlin for startups focusing on rejuvenation biotechnology. Here’s what happened last month. LEAF News “Everything Happens in Berlin”:
Study Suggests a Link Between Tattoos and Lymphoma
May 31, 2024
Scientists have reported a possible correlation between having tattoos and getting lymphoma later in life. However, multiple caveats apply [1]. Looks cool, but what about safety? Tattoos are a popular
An Animal Without an Observed Mortality Increase
May 30, 2024
The researchers of a previous controversial paper on the naked mole-rat’s impressive longevity have returned, publishing data in GeroScience that bolsters their original findings. A darling of longevity The naked
Air Pollution Is Associated with Dementia Risk
May 29, 2024
A long-term female nurse study suggests a link between long-term exposure to certain air pollutants, but not road traffic noise, and the risk of developing dementia [1]. Air pollution as
Ketogenic Diets Cause Cellular Senescence in Mice
May 28, 2024
A new study tested two ketogenic diets and found increases in cellular senescence in multiple tissues [1]. It’s complicated Ketogenic diets have been a matter of substantial debate. On one
Interrupting the Chain of Disc Degeneration
May 27, 2024
In Aging Cell, researchers have published a potential method of ameliorating disc degeneration that focuses on the cells living in a low-oxygen environment within the discs. Living on low oxygen
Why One Antioxidant Might Alleviate Disc Degeneration
May 26, 2024
In Aging Cell, researchers have published detailed information on why the antioxidant pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ), which is known to be safe in humans, alleviates age-related disc degeneration in mice. A
“Everything Happens in Berlin”: Highlights From The Summit
May 24, 2024
The Rejuvenation Startup Summit in Berlin might not be the biggest or the longest-running longevity conference, but it never disappoints. We present you with the highlights from this vibrant, biotech-oriented
Investigating Why Brain Plasticity Decreases with Age
May 23, 2024
Publishing in Aging, a team of researchers has used a rat model to investigate a possible reason why old people are less able to learn new things. A critical receptor
Effect of Food Groups on Aging in Older Women
May 22, 2024
A paper published in Age and Ageing analyzed the intake of different food groups and whether they accelerate or decelerate biological age in post-menopausal women [1]. Nutrition and biological age
Wide-Ranging Benefits for Plant-Based Diets
May 21, 2024
A vast new study connects plant-based diets with various health benefits, including in cardiovascular diseases and cancer [1]. What exactly is healthy eating? Diet is one of the most powerful
One Reason Why Older People Have Chronic Pain
May 20, 2024
Researchers have discovered a compound and a brain region that may be related to chronic pain in older people and published their findings in Aging Cell. When one sense doesn’t
Plant Virus Nanoparticles Prevent Metastatic Cancers
May 17, 2024
Scientists have demonstrated that viral particles from a harmless plant virus can be used as an adjuvant therapy to prevent recurrence of disease and metastasis formation in several cancer models
Exercise May Remove Senescent Cells Through Inflammation
May 16, 2024
Exercise may be able to remove senescent cells only if acute inflammation is allowed to occur, according to a new study published in Aging. Inflammation and senescence Inflammation is known
Inhibiting a Transporter to Stop Senescence
June 3, 2024
Researchers publishing in Nature Aging have discovered that inhibiting a glucose transporter leads to a decrease in senescent cells. Forcing a reduction in calories This paper begins with a discussion of the well-known problems with widespread cellular senescence and its connections with other aspects of aging.
Rejuvenation Roundup May 2024
June 3, 2024
Bolstered by plenty of groundbreaking research, May marked a pivotal summit in Berlin for startups focusing on rejuvenation biotechnology. Here’s what happened last month. LEAF News “Everything Happens in Berlin”: Highlights from the Summit: The Rejuvenation Startup Summit in Berlin might not be the biggest or
Study Suggests a Link Between Tattoos and Lymphoma
May 31, 2024
Scientists have reported a possible correlation between having tattoos and getting lymphoma later in life. However, multiple caveats apply [1]. Looks cool, but what about safety? Tattoos are a popular form of self-expression, and in recent years, they are becoming more prevalent, probably due to the
An Animal Without an Observed Mortality Increase
May 30, 2024
The researchers of a previous controversial paper on the naked mole-rat’s impressive longevity have returned, publishing data in GeroScience that bolsters their original findings. A darling of longevity The naked mole-rat, an unusually long-lived rodent species that lives in large colonies, has long been a mystery
Air Pollution Is Associated with Dementia Risk
May 29, 2024
A long-term female nurse study suggests a link between long-term exposure to certain air pollutants, but not road traffic noise, and the risk of developing dementia [1]. Air pollution as a risk factor Air pollution is a known risk factor for many conditions, such as cardiovascular
Ketogenic Diets Cause Cellular Senescence in Mice
May 28, 2024
A new study tested two ketogenic diets and found increases in cellular senescence in multiple tissues [1]. It’s complicated Ketogenic diets have been a matter of substantial debate. On one hand, they are effective against childhood epilepsy [2], have shown some promise against neurodegeneration [3] and
Interrupting the Chain of Disc Degeneration
May 27, 2024
In Aging Cell, researchers have published a potential method of ameliorating disc degeneration that focuses on the cells living in a low-oxygen environment within the discs. Living on low oxygen Yesterday, we discussed how an antioxidant compound was found to alleviate intervertebral disk degeneration (IVDD). This
Why One Antioxidant Might Alleviate Disc Degeneration
May 26, 2024
In Aging Cell, researchers have published detailed information on why the antioxidant pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ), which is known to be safe in humans, alleviates age-related disc degeneration in mice. A return to antioxidants Oxidative stress was once considered to be the core of aging, a concept
“Everything Happens in Berlin”: Highlights From The Summit
May 24, 2024
The Rejuvenation Startup Summit in Berlin might not be the biggest or the longest-running longevity conference, but it never disappoints. We present you with the highlights from this vibrant, biotech-oriented event. As always, our apologies go to those equally worthy speakers who did not make the
Investigating Why Brain Plasticity Decreases with Age
May 23, 2024
Publishing in Aging, a team of researchers has used a rat model to investigate a possible reason why old people are less able to learn new things. A critical receptor This paper begins with a discussion of receptors for N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA), a compound that affects multiple
Effect of Food Groups on Aging in Older Women
May 22, 2024
A paper published in Age and Ageing analyzed the intake of different food groups and whether they accelerate or decelerate biological age in post-menopausal women [1]. Nutrition and biological age Biological age is a better indicator of health and aging than chronological age [2]. Multiple measurements
Wide-Ranging Benefits for Plant-Based Diets
May 21, 2024
A vast new study connects plant-based diets with various health benefits, including in cardiovascular diseases and cancer [1]. What exactly is healthy eating? Diet is one of the most powerful anti-aging interventions available today, but nutrition is also an extremely hard topic to analyze. Food we
One Reason Why Older People Have Chronic Pain
May 20, 2024
Researchers have discovered a compound and a brain region that may be related to chronic pain in older people and published their findings in Aging Cell. When one sense doesn’t decline Aging destroys the senses over time, most notably sight and hearing [1]. Sensations related to
Plant Virus Nanoparticles Prevent Metastatic Cancers
May 17, 2024
Scientists have demonstrated that viral particles from a harmless plant virus can be used as an adjuvant therapy to prevent recurrence of disease and metastasis formation in several cancer models [1]. The challenge of keeping cancer at bay Medicine’s progress in treating cancer has been patchy:
Exercise May Remove Senescent Cells Through Inflammation
May 16, 2024
Exercise may be able to remove senescent cells only if acute inflammation is allowed to occur, according to a new study published in Aging. Inflammation and senescence Inflammation is known to be a critical part of aging, and its chronic accumulation has been labeled as a