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Senolytics May Work Against Long COVID in the Brain
November 16, 2023
A new publication in Nature Aging has used organoids and model mice to discover that senolytics may be effective treatments for neurodegeneration caused by long COVID. A link between COVID-19
Promoting Health and Longevity Through Diet
November 15, 2023
A review published in the Journal of Internal Medicine summarized current knowledge on the impact of dietary factors on chronic diseases and longevity [1]. Restrict calories, live healthier and longer
Saposhnikovia Root Extract Improves Tendon Repair
November 14, 2023
A new study has identified a molecule found in Saposhnikovia root as a potent mediator of tendon regeneration in rats. The results were also replicated in human cells [1]. Aging
Targeting Metabolism to Protect Against Stroke
November 13, 2023
Japanese researchers publishing in Aging have described how improving the AMPK metabolic pathway improves outcomes in a rat model of stroke. Targeting metabolism directly This paper begins with a look
Mediterranean, Keto, and Plant-Based Diets Vs. Cancer
November 10, 2023
A new review summarizes what we know about the Mediterranean, keto, and plant-based diets and their effects on cancer risk and progression [1]. Diet matters Since the War on Cancer
Cells Regularly Donate Mitochondria to One Another
November 9, 2023
In a review published in Nature, researchers have explained how and why cells transfer mitochondria to one another, proposing that this transfer allows organisms to be more resilient against energy deficiencies.
Olive Oil Fights Cognitive Decline in Clinical Trials
November 8, 2023
In a recent review published in Frontiers in Nutrition, the researchers reviewed studies linking olive oil consumption to cognitive performance [1]. Dietary interventions to improve cognition As life expectancy rises,
Lifestyle Interventions Against Cellular Senescence
November 7, 2023
A new review summarizes our knowledge about lifestyle interventions, such as exercise, healthy diet, and good sleep, that can possibly reduce cellular senescence [1]. What do we do with a
Tweaking the Growth of Stem Cells for Better Therapies
November 6, 2023
Researchers publishing in ACS Nano have described how culturing stem cells on nanogratings instead of flat substrates changes the effects of the extracellular vesicles (EVs) they send, potentially paving the
Epigenetic Age Accelerated By Drinking Alcohol
November 3, 2023
A new study has found that higher levels of long-term alcohol consumption are associated with a larger gap between the person’s biological and chronological age, but not in the young
Predicting Future Frailty with an Epigenetic Clock
November 2, 2023
An accepted manuscript in the Journals of Gerontology has described how a third-generation epigenetic clock is a predictor of future frailty. Are epigenetic and physiological metrics connected? This paper begins
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Improves Bone Health in Rats
November 2, 2023
Scientists have demonstrated that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can reverse some aspects of bone deterioration caused by aging and obesity in rats [1]. Under pressure Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) involves placing
Longevity and DeSci Recap – October 2023
November 1, 2023
Welcome back to the latest edition of the Longevity and DeSci Recap. Here, you’ll discover the latest interviews, insights, and research in the longevity tech sphere over the past month,
Bacteria from Alzheimer’s Patients Induced Symptoms in Rats
November 1, 2023
New research published in Brain investigated the influence of fecal microbiota transplants from Alzheimer’s patients on cognitive function and neurogenesis in rats and human cell cultures [1]. Microbiota-gut-brain axis There
Rejuvenation Roundup October 2023
November 1, 2023
As we head towards the end of fall, biotechnology companies have made greater investments into rejuvenation as research advancements have shown what might be possible. Here’s what’s happened in October.
Senolytics May Work Against Long COVID in the Brain
November 16, 2023
A new publication in Nature Aging has used organoids and model mice to discover that senolytics may be effective treatments for neurodegeneration caused by long COVID. A link between COVID-19 and cellular senescence Post-acute infection syndromes (PAISes) are caused by a variety of viral and bacterial
Promoting Health and Longevity Through Diet
November 15, 2023
A review published in the Journal of Internal Medicine summarized current knowledge on the impact of dietary factors on chronic diseases and longevity [1]. Restrict calories, live healthier and longer The choice of what someone eats obviously has a profound impact on that person’s health, but
Saposhnikovia Root Extract Improves Tendon Repair
November 14, 2023
A new study has identified a molecule found in Saposhnikovia root as a potent mediator of tendon regeneration in rats. The results were also replicated in human cells [1]. Aging does not spare tendons Like with many tissues, the health of tendons, which are central to
Targeting Metabolism to Protect Against Stroke
November 13, 2023
Japanese researchers publishing in Aging have described how improving the AMPK metabolic pathway improves outcomes in a rat model of stroke. Targeting metabolism directly This paper begins with a look back at previous research on the focus of this study, 5′-adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK). This
Mediterranean, Keto, and Plant-Based Diets Vs. Cancer
November 10, 2023
A new review summarizes what we know about the Mediterranean, keto, and plant-based diets and their effects on cancer risk and progression [1]. Diet matters Since the War on Cancer began in the early 1970s, science has made giant strides in understanding and treating cancer. However,
Cells Regularly Donate Mitochondria to One Another
November 9, 2023
In a review published in Nature, researchers have explained how and why cells transfer mitochondria to one another, proposing that this transfer allows organisms to be more resilient against energy deficiencies. A relatively recent discovery It was not until 2006 when a team of researchers realized that
Olive Oil Fights Cognitive Decline in Clinical Trials
November 8, 2023
In a recent review published in Frontiers in Nutrition, the researchers reviewed studies linking olive oil consumption to cognitive performance [1]. Dietary interventions to improve cognition As life expectancy rises, there is an increasing number of elderly people, many of whom struggle with cognitive decline. However,
Lifestyle Interventions Against Cellular Senescence
November 7, 2023
A new review summarizes our knowledge about lifestyle interventions, such as exercise, healthy diet, and good sleep, that can possibly reduce cellular senescence [1]. What do we do with a senescent cell? Senescent cells play a complex role. In some contexts, such as early organismal development
Tweaking the Growth of Stem Cells for Better Therapies
November 6, 2023
Researchers publishing in ACS Nano have described how culturing stem cells on nanogratings instead of flat substrates changes the effects of the extracellular vesicles (EVs) they send, potentially paving the way to a new system of therapies. When signaling is critical Many of the effects of
Epigenetic Age Accelerated By Drinking Alcohol
November 3, 2023
A new study has found that higher levels of long-term alcohol consumption are associated with a larger gap between the person’s biological and chronological age, but not in the young [1]. Don’t drink and age It is common knowledge that excessive drinking can be quite harmful
Predicting Future Frailty with an Epigenetic Clock
November 2, 2023
An accepted manuscript in the Journals of Gerontology has described how a third-generation epigenetic clock is a predictor of future frailty. Are epigenetic and physiological metrics connected? This paper begins with an examination of two different methods of measuring aging processes. The first is the well-known
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Improves Bone Health in Rats
November 2, 2023
Scientists have demonstrated that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can reverse some aspects of bone deterioration caused by aging and obesity in rats [1]. Under pressure Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) involves placing the patient in a chamber with elevated levels of oxygen and atmospheric pressure. HBOT has been
Longevity and DeSci Recap – October 2023
November 1, 2023
Welcome back to the latest edition of the Longevity and DeSci Recap. Here, you’ll discover the latest interviews, insights, and research in the longevity tech sphere over the past month, and learn more about blockchain, DAOs, cryptocurrency, DeSci, and events. This October saw ExcepGEN, a genetic
Bacteria from Alzheimer’s Patients Induced Symptoms in Rats
November 1, 2023
New research published in Brain investigated the influence of fecal microbiota transplants from Alzheimer’s patients on cognitive function and neurogenesis in rats and human cell cultures [1]. Microbiota-gut-brain axis There is a growing body of research reporting changes to the composition and metabolites in the microbiomes
Rejuvenation Roundup October 2023
November 1, 2023
As we head towards the end of fall, biotechnology companies have made greater investments into rejuvenation as research advancements have shown what might be possible. Here’s what’s happened in October. LEAF News Help Us Solve Aging With Cryptocurrency: If you want to contribute to Lifespan.io and