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A Target for Ameliorating Post-Operative Delirium
April 6, 2026
Researchers have discovered a potential treatment for post-operative delirium, which accelerates cognitive decline in older people. A common problem with long-term effects Roughly a quarter of older people suffer from
Insilico and Eli Lilly Announce a Major Collaboration
April 3, 2026
Building on two previous deals between the companies, this new agreement is potentially worth up to $2.75 billion and involves Lilly licensing assets from Insilico’s pipeline. More than software Earlier
How an Enzyme’s Depletion Makes Fat Worse
April 2, 2026
In Aging Cell, researchers have described how the enzyme Pck1, a core part of metabolic activity, is required for staving off senescence in fat (adipose) cells. The aging of fat
Becoming Well-Fed and Sedentary Accelerates Penguin Aging
April 1, 2026
A recent study suggests that the transition of king penguins from the wild to a zoo environment, which resembles a sedentary, well-fed Western lifestyle, results in accelerated aging and changes
Rejuvenation Roundup March 2026
April 1, 2026
For many hundreds of years, Easter has been associated with rebirth and rejuvenation. Let’s see what’s been done last month to rejuvenate animals and people. Team and Activities Support the
Modified Immune Cells Target Cancer’s Metabolic Signature
March 31, 2026
Arming NK and T cells with metabolite-sensing receptors enhances their ability to infiltrate tumors and improves cancer outcomes in mice in a new study [1]. How to get immune cells
How a Growth Factor and SIRT1 Might Combat Disc Degeneration
March 30, 2026
Researchers publishing in Aging Cell have discovered that using FGF21 to upregulate the sirtuin SIRT1 delays spinal disc degeneration in a rat model. A common cause of lower back problems
Mitochondria Delivery Method Rescues Parkinson’s in Mice
March 27, 2026
Scientists used red blood cells as membrane donors to encapsulate healthy mitochondria and send them into diseased cells, achieving improvements across multiple models and conditions [1]. The delivery problem Mitochondrial
Cellular Senescence and Senotherapeutics: The Expert Roundup
March 26, 2026
Cellular senescence, a state in which cells stop dividing but resist dying, accumulating in tissues over time, has emerged as one of the most promising targets in longevity medicine. Senescent
Two Polyunsaturated Lipids Demonstrate Senolytic Activity
March 25, 2026
A new study identified two polyunsaturated fatty acids, α-eleostearic acid (α-ESA) and α-ESA methyl ester (α-ESA-me), that showed senolytic activity in cell cultures and a mouse model [1]. An anti-aging strategy
In Vivo Created CAR T Cells Eliminate Tumors in Mice
March 24, 2026
In a new study, an ingenious CRISPR-based tool was used to create CAR T cells in vivo instead of the usual in vitro approach. It showed higher efficacy across three
When Doctors Prescribe Horoscopes: The Trouble With Biological Age Tests
March 23, 2026
Imagine this pitch: a simple cheek swab or blood spot mailed from home tells you not your birthday but your “true” biological age – the number that supposedly reflects your
Meat Consumption May Benefit APOE4 Carriers
March 20, 2026
A new study has found a negative association between unprocessed meat consumption and cognitive decline in carriers of the “pro-Alzheimer’s” APOE ε4 allele. This counterintuitive connection might have something to
Using mRNA to Fight Tau Aggregation in Alzheimer’s
March 19, 2026
Researchers publishing in Cell Reports Medicine have described the development of a lipid nanoparticle (LNP) that delivers mRNA to neurons in order to stop the formation of tau aggregates and
Negative Interactions Are Associated With Faster Aging
March 18, 2026
A new study reported an association between having more problematic people in close networks and increased biological aging [1]. A look into the dark side Social connection has been discussed
A Target for Ameliorating Post-Operative Delirium
April 6, 2026
Researchers have discovered a potential treatment for post-operative delirium, which accelerates cognitive decline in older people. A common problem with long-term effects Roughly a quarter of older people suffer from delirium after surgery [1], which rises to around half if the surgery is particularly invasive or
Insilico and Eli Lilly Announce a Major Collaboration
April 3, 2026
Building on two previous deals between the companies, this new agreement is potentially worth up to $2.75 billion and involves Lilly licensing assets from Insilico’s pipeline. More than software Earlier this week, the AI-driven drug discovery company Insilico Medicine announced a large-scale collaboration with the pharmaceutical
How an Enzyme’s Depletion Makes Fat Worse
April 2, 2026
In Aging Cell, researchers have described how the enzyme Pck1, a core part of metabolic activity, is required for staving off senescence in fat (adipose) cells. The aging of fat With the decrease in metabolic activity that frequently occurs with aging, human beings often accumulate fat.
Becoming Well-Fed and Sedentary Accelerates Penguin Aging
April 1, 2026
A recent study suggests that the transition of king penguins from the wild to a zoo environment, which resembles a sedentary, well-fed Western lifestyle, results in accelerated aging and changes in metabolic pathways [1]. A unique model system A sedentary lifestyle and obesity are linked to
Rejuvenation Roundup March 2026
April 1, 2026
For many hundreds of years, Easter has been associated with rebirth and rejuvenation. Let’s see what’s been done last month to rejuvenate animals and people. Team and Activities Support the Human Ageing Genomic Resources: João Pedro de Magalhães has launched a fundraiser to help maintain this
Modified Immune Cells Target Cancer’s Metabolic Signature
March 31, 2026
Arming NK and T cells with metabolite-sensing receptors enhances their ability to infiltrate tumors and improves cancer outcomes in mice in a new study [1]. How to get immune cells into the tumor? One of the central challenges in cancer immunotherapy is getting the right immune
How a Growth Factor and SIRT1 Might Combat Disc Degeneration
March 30, 2026
Researchers publishing in Aging Cell have discovered that using FGF21 to upregulate the sirtuin SIRT1 delays spinal disc degeneration in a rat model. A common cause of lower back problems Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is one of the core reasons for lower back pain in older
Mitochondria Delivery Method Rescues Parkinson’s in Mice
March 27, 2026
Scientists used red blood cells as membrane donors to encapsulate healthy mitochondria and send them into diseased cells, achieving improvements across multiple models and conditions [1]. The delivery problem Mitochondrial diseases are a diverse group of disorders that arise when mitochondria malfunction. They are often caused
Cellular Senescence and Senotherapeutics: The Expert Roundup
March 26, 2026
Cellular senescence, a state in which cells stop dividing but resist dying, accumulating in tissues over time, has emerged as one of the most promising targets in longevity medicine. Senescent cells actually serve important roles in development, wound healing, and cancer prevention, but as they accumulate
Two Polyunsaturated Lipids Demonstrate Senolytic Activity
March 25, 2026
A new study identified two polyunsaturated fatty acids, α-eleostearic acid (α-ESA) and α-ESA methyl ester (α-ESA-me), that showed senolytic activity in cell cultures and a mouse model [1]. An anti-aging strategy Cellular senescence is one of the most critical aging-related processes. Senescent cells, which accumulate with age,
In Vivo Created CAR T Cells Eliminate Tumors in Mice
March 24, 2026
In a new study, an ingenious CRISPR-based tool was used to create CAR T cells in vivo instead of the usual in vitro approach. It showed higher efficacy across three cancer types, including a solid tumor [1]. CAR T therapies: promising but imperfect Ideally, T cells,
When Doctors Prescribe Horoscopes: The Trouble With Biological Age Tests
March 23, 2026
Imagine this pitch: a simple cheek swab or blood spot mailed from home tells you not your birthday but your “true” biological age – the number that supposedly reflects your real health trajectory. Patients increasingly walk into clinics clutching these reports, convinced they’ve discovered the secret
Meat Consumption May Benefit APOE4 Carriers
March 20, 2026
A new study has found a negative association between unprocessed meat consumption and cognitive decline in carriers of the “pro-Alzheimer’s” APOE ε4 allele. This counterintuitive connection might have something to do with human evolution [1]. The meat connection The APOE gene, which produces apolipoprotein E, a
Using mRNA to Fight Tau Aggregation in Alzheimer’s
March 19, 2026
Researchers publishing in Cell Reports Medicine have described the development of a lipid nanoparticle (LNP) that delivers mRNA to neurons in order to stop the formation of tau aggregates and fight Alzheimer’s disease. Tau and amyloids Amyloid beta deposition between neurons and tau aggregation within neurons
Negative Interactions Are Associated With Faster Aging
March 18, 2026
A new study reported an association between having more problematic people in close networks and increased biological aging [1]. A look into the dark side Social connection has been discussed as a factor essential for well-being, reduced epigenetic aging, and inflammatory signaling [2, 3]. However, the