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Clinical Trial: Collagen Peptides Reduce AGEs in Skin
June 19, 2023
A placebo-controlled, double-blinded human clinical trial published in Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry has determined that collagen peptide ingestion reduces the amount of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in the skin. When
The Common Sweetener Sucralose May Accelerate Aging
June 18, 2023
Researchers publishing in Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B have found that the common sweetener sucralose may contribute to genetic and intestinal damage [1]. Not the only study
Shingles Vaccine May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
June 16, 2023
New research suggests that vaccination against shingles, a disease caused by the varicella zoster virus, can provide some protection against Alzheimer’s disease, mostly in women [1]. Viruses and aging With
How Cancer Hijacks the Nervous System
June 15, 2023
A review article published in Nature has outlined the current research into how the nervous system’s signals affect cancer growth. A surprising connection This review opens with a bold but
SENS Research Foundation’s CEO on Accelerating Rejuvenation
June 14, 2023
We had the chance to interview Lisa Fabiny-Kiser, CEO of the well-known SENS Research Foundation, on all the various research, education, and advocacy activities that the organization is currently doing
Rapamycin Users Report Positive Effects in Survey
June 14, 2023
A new study published in GeroScience addresses the efficacy and side effects of off-label rapamycin as a preventive therapy to maintain healthspan [1]. From a small island to a reportedly
Obese People Have Impaired Brain Responses to Nutrients
June 13, 2023
Scientists publishing in Nature Metabolism have shown that obese people have dampened brain responses to food. This effect lingers even after diet-induced weight loss, possibly explaining why it is easy
Sirtuins May Help Against Inflammatory Spinal Degeneration
June 12, 2023
Researchers publishing in Aging have outlined a relationship between disc degeneration, macrophage polarization, inflammation, and sirtuins, demonstrating their effectiveness in a rat model of the disease. A crippling and painful
How Superior DNA Repair Gives Bowhead Whales Longevity
June 9, 2023
Scientists have found a possible explanation for bowhead whales’ exceptional lifespan, and it might be translatable to humans [1]. More cells, less cancer With some exceptions, body size is strongly
How Donated Stem Cells Become Functional Cells
June 8, 2023
Scientists have verified the effectiveness of stem cell transplants, researched a core reason behind it, and published their findings in Aging Cell. The niche controls what stem cells do Back
Castration Influences Growth and Median Lifespan in Mice
June 7, 2023
Research published in Aging Cell has discovered that castrated male mice show similarities to females in growth and lifespan [1]. It is widely known that women outlive men on average,
Michael Lustgarten Fights Back Against Microbes
June 6, 2023
Dr. Michael Lustgarten delivers a clear and enlightening exploration of the intricate relationship between microbial burden and aging in Microbial Burden: A Major Cause of Aging and Age-Related Disease and
Stabilized Vitamin C Improves Brain Aging in Mice
June 6, 2023
Korean scientists publishing in Nature were able to increase the stability of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, using a short, engineered DNA molecule called an aptamer. The result improved various
Giving Old Stem Cells Lasting Youthful Powers
June 5, 2023
Researchers publishing in Cell Proliferation have described factors that appear to give old muscle stem cells the ability to effectively proliferate and differentiate for a very long time. When renewal
Benefits of Dasatinib and Quercetin Treatment in Monkeys
June 2, 2023
In one of the first studies of its kind, the popular senolytic combination, administered systematically for six months, produced several health benefits in these animals. Some effects were augmented by
Clinical Trial: Collagen Peptides Reduce AGEs in Skin
June 19, 2023
A placebo-controlled, double-blinded human clinical trial published in Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry has determined that collagen peptide ingestion reduces the amount of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in the skin. When the Maillard reaction is a problem AGEs have been known to be harmful for decades [1],
The Common Sweetener Sucralose May Accelerate Aging
June 18, 2023
Researchers publishing in Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B have found that the common sweetener sucralose may contribute to genetic and intestinal damage [1]. Not the only study of this kind This paper begins by stating the fundamental claims that were made prior to
Shingles Vaccine May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
June 16, 2023
New research suggests that vaccination against shingles, a disease caused by the varicella zoster virus, can provide some protection against Alzheimer’s disease, mostly in women [1]. Viruses and aging With causes of many age-related diseases remaining unclear, in recent years, scientists have been looking into the
How Cancer Hijacks the Nervous System
June 15, 2023
A review article published in Nature has outlined the current research into how the nervous system’s signals affect cancer growth. A surprising connection This review opens with a bold but heavily documented claim: the central nervous system (CNS) affects various cancers through signaling mechanisms, even those
SENS Research Foundation’s CEO on Accelerating Rejuvenation
June 14, 2023
We had the chance to interview Lisa Fabiny-Kiser, CEO of the well-known SENS Research Foundation, on all the various research, education, and advocacy activities that the organization is currently doing along with its plans for the future. Public opinion and the academic landscape have changed considerably
Rapamycin Users Report Positive Effects in Survey
June 14, 2023
A new study published in GeroScience addresses the efficacy and side effects of off-label rapamycin as a preventive therapy to maintain healthspan [1]. From a small island to a reportedly life-extending drug When it was discovered in 1972 on the island of Rapa Nui, rapamycin was
Obese People Have Impaired Brain Responses to Nutrients
June 13, 2023
Scientists publishing in Nature Metabolism have shown that obese people have dampened brain responses to food. This effect lingers even after diet-induced weight loss, possibly explaining why it is easy to regain weight [1]. Getting and staying lean is hard Obesity is a certified killer. It
Sirtuins May Help Against Inflammatory Spinal Degeneration
June 12, 2023
Researchers publishing in Aging have outlined a relationship between disc degeneration, macrophage polarization, inflammation, and sirtuins, demonstrating their effectiveness in a rat model of the disease. A crippling and painful disease Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is a major cause of pain and disability [1], as it
How Superior DNA Repair Gives Bowhead Whales Longevity
June 9, 2023
Scientists have found a possible explanation for bowhead whales’ exceptional lifespan, and it might be translatable to humans [1]. More cells, less cancer With some exceptions, body size is strongly correlated with longevity across species. While this can be explained evolutionarily (larger species have fewer extrinsic
How Donated Stem Cells Become Functional Cells
June 8, 2023
Scientists have verified the effectiveness of stem cell transplants, researched a core reason behind it, and published their findings in Aging Cell. The niche controls what stem cells do Back in 1978, Raymond Schofield proposed that hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), which make blood cells, are governed
Castration Influences Growth and Median Lifespan in Mice
June 7, 2023
Research published in Aging Cell has discovered that castrated male mice show similarities to females in growth and lifespan [1]. It is widely known that women outlive men on average, but the biological reasons are still not fully understood. As it is challenging to experimentally test
Michael Lustgarten Fights Back Against Microbes
June 6, 2023
Dr. Michael Lustgarten delivers a clear and enlightening exploration of the intricate relationship between microbial burden and aging in Microbial Burden: A Major Cause of Aging and Age-Related Disease and What We Can Do to Fight Back! Through meticulous research and compelling analysis, the author sheds
Stabilized Vitamin C Improves Brain Aging in Mice
June 6, 2023
Korean scientists publishing in Nature were able to increase the stability of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, using a short, engineered DNA molecule called an aptamer. The result improved various aspects of brain aging in naturally aged mice [1]. The unstable antioxidant Oxidative stress is one
Giving Old Stem Cells Lasting Youthful Powers
June 5, 2023
Researchers publishing in Cell Proliferation have described factors that appear to give old muscle stem cells the ability to effectively proliferate and differentiate for a very long time. When renewal runs out Many of the problems that elderly people face in daily life, such as frailty,
Benefits of Dasatinib and Quercetin Treatment in Monkeys
June 2, 2023
In one of the first studies of its kind, the popular senolytic combination, administered systematically for six months, produced several health benefits in these animals. Some effects were augmented by caloric restriction [1]. Coup de grâce for cells The combination of the drug dasatinib and the