Category: News
Destroying ‘Zombie’ Cells for Cardiovascular Health
May 12, 2023
Researchers have demonstrated that two senolytic drugs might improve how the heart repairs itself by destroying senescent cells [1]. These harmful cells are associated with many age-related diseases, including cardiovascular
Protecting Mass-Produced Stem Cells from the Immune System
May 11, 2023
Researchers publishing in Nature Biotechnology have demonstrated a method of protecting mass-produced stem cells from the immune system, with strongly positive results in two different animal models. Fake ID for
Irina Conboy on Academic Publishing
May 10, 2023
Today, we are talking with Dr. Irina Conboy, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Rejuvenation Research about impact and other aspects of journal publishing. This journal is an important academic publication for
Vera Gorbunova on Long-Lived Species
May 9, 2023
Dr. Vera Gorbunova is a famous geroscientist who, for the last several years, has worked mostly on uncovering the amazing biological mechanisms that are responsible for the enviable longevity
Gene Therapy Ameliorates Sarcopenia in Old Mice
May 8, 2023
A paper published in Aging has detailed how gene therapy has been used to treat sarcopenia in wild-type mice, and the results are positive. A lack of effective treatments As
Using Machine Learning to Find Senolytics
May 4, 2023
Research published today in Nature Aging has described a machine learning algorithm that finds senescent cell-removing drugs (senolytics) and compared the algorithm’s discoveries to existing compounds. A quest for effective
AI Better Than Humans At Healthcare Questions
May 3, 2023
Scientists have compared doctor-written and chatbot-generated responses to healthcare-related questions, and the results don’t look good for Team Human [1]. Ask your doctor? Access to healthcare has been linked to
Certain Medications Appear to Improve Aging Biomarkers
May 2, 2023
A twin study published in GeroScience has yielded results suggesting that calcium channel blockers, drugs that are commonly used to treat hypertension and other diseases, slow down epigenetic aging and
Flavonols, Especially Quercetin, Linked to Less Frailty
May 2, 2023
In a new prospective cohort study, a higher intake of flavonols, and quercetin in particular, was linked to a significant decrease in the risk of frailty [1]. Flavonoids: not just
Dr. Peter Attia on How to Outlive
May 1, 2023
Peter Attia, M.D., popular host of The Drive, has nearly a million followers across his social media platforms. In his first book, OUTLIVE The Science and Art of Longevity, he
Rejuvenation Roundup April 2023
May 1, 2023
As the second month of spring, April is often associated with rebirth, and we’ve added rejuvenation to the mix with cryptocurrency donation initiatives, biotechnology company progress, and plenty of science.
An Opportunity to Support Aging Research with Gitcoin
April 28, 2023
We have two scientific research projects in the new Gitcoin fundraising round. Help us to combat Alzheimer’s disease or improve how clinical trials are conducted today! An alternative way to
Netrin-1 Rescues Blood Stem Cells in Mice
April 28, 2023
Scientists have discovered that the protein Netrin-1 alleviates the age-related decline in hematopoietic stem cell function in mice, enhancing HSC transplantation and protecting these mice from the harmful effects of
Hair Pigment Stem Cells May Work Differently
April 27, 2023
Researchers publishing in Nature have made the surprising discovery that pigmentation cells (melanocytes) can naturally transition back into the stem cell state in a process called dedifferentiation. A kinship with
Zuzalu: The Experimental Pop-Up City With a Longevity Focus
April 27, 2023
The decentralized autonomous organization VitaDAO is supporting longevity realated initiatives at Zuzalu, a pop-up mini-city event in Montenegro, which aims to create a unique jurisdiction for medical innovation within a
Destroying ‘Zombie’ Cells for Cardiovascular Health
May 12, 2023
Researchers have demonstrated that two senolytic drugs might improve how the heart repairs itself by destroying senescent cells [1]. These harmful cells are associated with many age-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease. Zombie cells that refuse to die As we age, our bodies accumulate senescent cells, often
Protecting Mass-Produced Stem Cells from the Immune System
May 11, 2023
Researchers publishing in Nature Biotechnology have demonstrated a method of protecting mass-produced stem cells from the immune system, with strongly positive results in two different animal models. Fake ID for the immune system While it would be ideal to create stem cells from each person’s existing
Irina Conboy on Academic Publishing
May 10, 2023
Today, we are talking with Dr. Irina Conboy, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Rejuvenation Research about impact and other aspects of journal publishing. This journal is an important academic publication for our field and publishes many papers focused on aging and rejuvenation research. Hi, Irina, and thanks
Vera Gorbunova on Long-Lived Species
May 9, 2023
Dr. Vera Gorbunova is a famous geroscientist who, for the last several years, has worked mostly on uncovering the amazing biological mechanisms that are responsible for the enviable longevity and resilience of long-lived species such as the naked mole rat. We talked about those feats
Gene Therapy Ameliorates Sarcopenia in Old Mice
May 8, 2023
A paper published in Aging has detailed how gene therapy has been used to treat sarcopenia in wild-type mice, and the results are positive. A lack of effective treatments As expected with papers of this kind, the researchers begin by discussing frailty and sarcopenia, the age-related
Using Machine Learning to Find Senolytics
May 4, 2023
Research published today in Nature Aging has described a machine learning algorithm that finds senescent cell-removing drugs (senolytics) and compared the algorithm’s discoveries to existing compounds. A quest for effective therapeutics After covering familiar territory regarding senescent cells, this paper begins with a discussion of existing
AI Better Than Humans At Healthcare Questions
May 3, 2023
Scientists have compared doctor-written and chatbot-generated responses to healthcare-related questions, and the results don’t look good for Team Human [1]. Ask your doctor? Access to healthcare has been linked to longer lifespan, and good healthcare often starts with a good initial consultation. A group of researchers,
Certain Medications Appear to Improve Aging Biomarkers
May 2, 2023
A twin study published in GeroScience has yielded results suggesting that calcium channel blockers, drugs that are commonly used to treat hypertension and other diseases, slow down epigenetic aging and may lengthen healthy lifespan. A wide field The researchers begin this paper by noting that over
Flavonols, Especially Quercetin, Linked to Less Frailty
May 2, 2023
In a new prospective cohort study, a higher intake of flavonols, and quercetin in particular, was linked to a significant decrease in the risk of frailty [1]. Flavonoids: not just flavor Flavonoids are a class of polyphenolic compounds that include flavanols, flavonols, flavones, anthocyanins, and some
Dr. Peter Attia on How to Outlive
May 1, 2023
Peter Attia, M.D., popular host of The Drive, has nearly a million followers across his social media platforms. In his first book, OUTLIVE The Science and Art of Longevity, he summarizes much of the evidence and wisdom that he has delivered to his audience over the
Rejuvenation Roundup April 2023
May 1, 2023
As the second month of spring, April is often associated with rebirth, and we’ve added rejuvenation to the mix with cryptocurrency donation initiatives, biotechnology company progress, and plenty of science. LEAF News A Busy Spring for Rejuvenation Research and Advocacy: Lifespan.io’s birthday was in April, and
An Opportunity to Support Aging Research with Gitcoin
April 28, 2023
We have two scientific research projects in the new Gitcoin fundraising round. Help us to combat Alzheimer’s disease or improve how clinical trials are conducted today! An alternative way to fund science Gitcoin is a decentralized science (DeSci) platform that utilizes blockchain technology to support the
Netrin-1 Rescues Blood Stem Cells in Mice
April 28, 2023
Scientists have discovered that the protein Netrin-1 alleviates the age-related decline in hematopoietic stem cell function in mice, enhancing HSC transplantation and protecting these mice from the harmful effects of chemotherapy [1]. (Not) a niche problem Declining stem cell function (stem cell exhaustion) is linked to
Hair Pigment Stem Cells May Work Differently
April 27, 2023
Researchers publishing in Nature have made the surprising discovery that pigmentation cells (melanocytes) can naturally transition back into the stem cell state in a process called dedifferentiation. A kinship with hair follicle cells These researchers begin their study by discussing stem cells and their proliferation. In
Zuzalu: The Experimental Pop-Up City With a Longevity Focus
April 27, 2023
The decentralized autonomous organization VitaDAO is supporting longevity realated initiatives at Zuzalu, a pop-up mini-city event in Montenegro, which aims to create a unique jurisdiction for medical innovation within a more effective regulatory framework. A platform for longevity events and workshops VitaDAO is hosting unique, longevity-oriented