Category: News
Exercise And Diet Is A Solid Combo For Obesity
June 30, 2023
Scientists publishing in Nature Metabolism have determined that in obese people, healthy diet and exercise bring stronger metabolic benefits than diet alone [1]. Better together There are two major interventions
A Potential Next Generation For Epigenetic Clocks
June 29, 2023
A study recently published in Aging Cell has discovered an entirely new method of looking at methylation and experimented with multiple ways of analyzing it. Not just a clock While
The Links Between Herpes and Dementia
June 29, 2023
One of the most common diseases in the world is herpes, as 50 to 80% of Americans have this illness. The herpes simplex virus, which causes cold sores, is
Summer Off to a Great Start for Longevity
June 28, 2023
Summer is here, but we haven’t been relaxing around the pool. Instead, we’ve been busy working on the fight to defeat age-related diseases! This last few months has been a
Activating A Single Gene Rejuvenates Mice
June 28, 2023
In a new study published in Aging Cell [1], researchers report that transient activation of the Yamanaka factor Oct4 allowed partial reprogramming of cells, which led to rejuvenation in these
Preserved Kidneys Rewarmed and Transplanted in Rats
June 27, 2023
For the first time in history, scientists have been able to freeze, preserve, rewarm, and transplant rat kidneys with a new method of organ cryopreservation [1]. The rewarming problem
New Peptide Puts the Brakes on Cellular Senescence
June 26, 2023
Researchers publishing in the Nature journal npj aging have discovered a new peptide that might prevent cells from becoming senescent and possibly youthen human skin. Senolytics and senotherapeutics The introduction
Journal Club June 2023
June 24, 2023
For the Journal Club this month, at 12:00 Eastern time on Tuesday, June 27, we are taking a look at the recent paper that explores the reason why the bowhead
Scientists Modify Lettuce to Make Orally Available Insulin
June 23, 2023
Researchers have genetically engineered lettuce to produce human insulin. The resulting plant-based drug, which can be taken orally, was successfully tested in mice [1]. An epidemic and a costly
Bodybuilding Helps Older People Stay Strong in Human Study
June 22, 2023
In a controlled human study published in Frontiers in Public Health, Iranian researchers have demonstrated that resistance training and creatine supplementation are effective in helping older people retain their
Zuzalu: Shining City on the Black Mountain
June 21, 2023
Sometime in the early spring of 2023, rumors began to circulate in the longevity community. “Hey, have you heard about this thing going on in Montenegro? It’s called Zazulu…
New Clock: People Who Exercise Are Biologically Younger
June 21, 2023
Using a DNA methylation clock based on fitness, researchers publishing in GeroScience have determined that people who exercise regularly are biologically younger on average [1]. Chronological and biological aging The number
Chris Hemsworth’s Centr Partners with lifespan.io
June 20, 2023
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Centr to provide its community with world-class expertise on longevity. The official press release follows. Centr, a health and wellness
Dr. Matthew Walker Tells Us Why We Sleep
June 20, 2023
“Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams” by Matthew Walker, renowned sleep research scientist and psychiatry professor at Harvard, is a comprehensive exploration of sleep that offers
Bacteria May Be Fueling Cancer with Methionine
June 20, 2023
Scientists have found that the tumor microenvironment in lung adenocarcinoma favors methionine-producing bacteria, which, in turn, help the cancer survive nutrient scarcity [1]. Micro-friends or micro-foes? Our bodies host a
Exercise And Diet Is A Solid Combo For Obesity
June 30, 2023
Scientists publishing in Nature Metabolism have determined that in obese people, healthy diet and exercise bring stronger metabolic benefits than diet alone [1]. Better together There are two major interventions at hand for weight loss without resorting to medications: diet and exercise. However, recent research suggests
A Potential Next Generation For Epigenetic Clocks
June 29, 2023
A study recently published in Aging Cell has discovered an entirely new method of looking at methylation and experimented with multiple ways of analyzing it. Not just a clock While we have reported extensively on the use of epigenetic methylation clocks, the genes that become activated
The Links Between Herpes and Dementia
June 29, 2023
One of the most common diseases in the world is herpes, as 50 to 80% of Americans have this illness. The herpes simplex virus, which causes cold sores, is normally transmitted through person-to-person contact. This illness leaves the patient with blisters clustered around the mouth.
Summer Off to a Great Start for Longevity
June 28, 2023
Summer is here, but we haven’t been relaxing around the pool. Instead, we’ve been busy working on the fight to defeat age-related diseases! This last few months has been a very busy time for us here at lifespan.io. We have been focused on our upcoming Ending
Activating A Single Gene Rejuvenates Mice
June 28, 2023
In a new study published in Aging Cell [1], researchers report that transient activation of the Yamanaka factor Oct4 allowed partial reprogramming of cells, which led to rejuvenation in these cells and in a mouse model of premature aging. This research used a mouse model of
Preserved Kidneys Rewarmed and Transplanted in Rats
June 27, 2023
For the first time in history, scientists have been able to freeze, preserve, rewarm, and transplant rat kidneys with a new method of organ cryopreservation [1]. The rewarming problem Today, organ transplantation is severely limited by the fact that organs can only be preserved for
New Peptide Puts the Brakes on Cellular Senescence
June 26, 2023
Researchers publishing in the Nature journal npj aging have discovered a new peptide that might prevent cells from becoming senescent and possibly youthen human skin. Senolytics and senotherapeutics The introduction to this paper includes a discussion of the harmful effects of senescent cells and different methods
Journal Club June 2023
June 24, 2023
For the Journal Club this month, at 12:00 Eastern time on Tuesday, June 27, we are taking a look at the recent paper that explores the reason why the bowhead whale is so long lived. If you want to get up to speed, check out the
Scientists Modify Lettuce to Make Orally Available Insulin
June 23, 2023
Researchers have genetically engineered lettuce to produce human insulin. The resulting plant-based drug, which can be taken orally, was successfully tested in mice [1]. An epidemic and a costly drug Diabetes mellitus has reached epidemic proportions, affecting about half a billion people worldwide. This debilitating
Bodybuilding Helps Older People Stay Strong in Human Study
June 22, 2023
In a controlled human study published in Frontiers in Public Health, Iranian researchers have demonstrated that resistance training and creatine supplementation are effective in helping older people retain their strength. Strength training isn’t just for athletes It is widely known that weightlifting and other resistance
Zuzalu: Shining City on the Black Mountain
June 21, 2023
Sometime in the early spring of 2023, rumors began to circulate in the longevity community. “Hey, have you heard about this thing going on in Montenegro? It’s called Zazulu… No, Zuzalu! You should definitely check it out.” The tight-lipped description on the website didn’t explain
New Clock: People Who Exercise Are Biologically Younger
June 21, 2023
Using a DNA methylation clock based on fitness, researchers publishing in GeroScience have determined that people who exercise regularly are biologically younger on average [1]. Chronological and biological aging The number of candles on a birthday cake mark a person’s chronological age, but that person’s biological age
Chris Hemsworth’s Centr Partners with lifespan.io
June 20, 2023
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Centr to provide its community with world-class expertise on longevity. The official press release follows. Centr, a health and wellness ecosystem founded by Chris Hemsworth, today announced an all-new partnership with lifespan.io, a 501(c)(3) foundation whose mission
Dr. Matthew Walker Tells Us Why We Sleep
June 20, 2023
“Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams” by Matthew Walker, renowned sleep research scientist and psychiatry professor at Harvard, is a comprehensive exploration of sleep that offers a rich blend of science, research, and practical advice. The book is divided into four parts,
Bacteria May Be Fueling Cancer with Methionine
June 20, 2023
Scientists have found that the tumor microenvironment in lung adenocarcinoma favors methionine-producing bacteria, which, in turn, help the cancer survive nutrient scarcity [1]. Micro-friends or micro-foes? Our bodies host a mind-bending number of microorganisms, but most effects of this cohabitation are not well understood. Scientists have