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Methuselah’s Zoo, a Look at Animal Longevity
September 30, 2022
To understand human longevity, we need to put it into perspective. Are we relatively long-lived or short-lived creatures? After all, among all the plants and animals in nature, we find
Nanoplastics Cause Mitochondrial Stress in Human Cells
September 29, 2022
A paper published in Environmental Science and Technology has described some of the effects of nanoplastics on human liver and lung cells [1]. Microplastics and nanoplastics Plastics in the environment
A Link Between Obesity And Joint Degeneration
September 28, 2022
In a new study published in Scientific Reports, researchers have uncovered the molecular mechanism underlying the link between obesity and joint degeneration [1]. Obesity and osteoarthritis Obesity accelerates aging and
Research, DeSci, and Advocacy at Longevity Summit Dublin
September 27, 2022
It was all about collaboration: maybe not a lot of shiny new discoveries and unpublished data, but Longevity Summit Dublin 2022 brought together researchers, investors, and advocates to forge a
Fundamental Metabolic Changes Accompany Alzheimer’s Disease
September 26, 2022
A paper published in Cell Metabolism has reported on a metabolic shift in neurons derived from patients with Alzheimer’s disease, showing that they express a cancer-like phenotype [1]. Induced neurons
A Wearable Tracker For Metabolites, Nutrients, and Drugs
September 23, 2022
Today, we want to highlight an interesting development on the wearable diagnostic front: researchers have developed a wearable device that can monitor nutrients, hormones, and drugs [1]. Real-time health monitoring
Transplanting B Cells from Old to Young Mice Improves Them
September 22, 2022
Researchers have recently explored why B cells become less efficient as we age, analyzing how their behavior changes when they are transplanted from aged mice into young mice [1]. The
One Drug to Fight Both Sarcopenia and Osteoporosis
September 21, 2022
In a new study published in Bone Research, Japanese researchers established a novel drug screening system and identified a promising compound to treat age-associated muscle and bone frailty [1]. Musculoskeletal
Early-Onset Cancer Cases Are Rising
September 20, 2022
In a review paper published in Nature, scientists discuss the problem of the rising burden of early-onset cancer [1]. Not just a disease of aging We tend to think of
Inflammation Linked To Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
September 19, 2022
In the Journal of Inflammation, researchers from Johns Hopkins University have published a detailed review of the relationship between brain inflammation and the principal diseases of dementia. A focus on
Multivitamin Supplementation Shown to Improve Cognition
September 16, 2022
In a large randomized, placebo-controlled study, scientists hoped that cocoa extract would improve cognitive function in elderly patients, but instead it was a multivitamin supplement that shined [1]. A two-in-one
Stem Cell Activity Regulated By Mitochondrial Protein
September 15, 2022
Researchers publishing in Cell Stem Cell have found that the mitochondrial protein OPA1 is an integral, regulatory part of muscle stem cell activation, the process by which muscle stem cells
Removing Senescent Cells to Alleviate Muscular Dystrophy
September 14, 2022
A study published in Aging has shown that the removal of senescent cells through senolytics alleviates muscle degeneration in a mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. A genetic disease with
Neuromodulation Improves Memory in Older Adults
September 14, 2022
A new study published in Nature Neuroscience has shown that neuromodulation of low-frequency neuronal activity in the parietal cortex improved working memory, while high-frequency modulation in the prefrontal cortex improved
Injectable Cytokine Factories Eradicate Cancer in Mice
September 13, 2022
Researchers have succeeded in beating a type of cancer previously considered incurable by using microcapsules that contained live cytokine-producing cells [1]. IL-2 is potent but toxic Interleukin-2 (IL-2) therapy was
Methuselah’s Zoo, a Look at Animal Longevity
September 30, 2022
To understand human longevity, we need to put it into perspective. Are we relatively long-lived or short-lived creatures? After all, among all the plants and animals in nature, we find a vast variety of lifespans, from several hours to several millennia, and possibly even more. While
Nanoplastics Cause Mitochondrial Stress in Human Cells
September 29, 2022
A paper published in Environmental Science and Technology has described some of the effects of nanoplastics on human liver and lung cells [1]. Microplastics and nanoplastics Plastics in the environment are gradually broken down by sunlight, grinding processes, and biological activities into smaller and smaller pieces
A Link Between Obesity And Joint Degeneration
September 28, 2022
In a new study published in Scientific Reports, researchers have uncovered the molecular mechanism underlying the link between obesity and joint degeneration [1]. Obesity and osteoarthritis Obesity accelerates aging and is associated with several age-associated diseases, including osteoarthritis, an inflammatory condition that leads to joint degeneration.
Research, DeSci, and Advocacy at Longevity Summit Dublin
September 27, 2022
It was all about collaboration: maybe not a lot of shiny new discoveries and unpublished data, but Longevity Summit Dublin 2022 brought together researchers, investors, and advocates to forge a common vision. More attention is being brought to the last category, as evidenced by our own
Fundamental Metabolic Changes Accompany Alzheimer’s Disease
September 26, 2022
A paper published in Cell Metabolism has reported on a metabolic shift in neurons derived from patients with Alzheimer’s disease, showing that they express a cancer-like phenotype [1]. Induced neurons Rather than attempting to harvest live neurons from Alzheimer’s patients, the researchers chose to create induced
A Wearable Tracker For Metabolites, Nutrients, and Drugs
September 23, 2022
Today, we want to highlight an interesting development on the wearable diagnostic front: researchers have developed a wearable device that can monitor nutrients, hormones, and drugs [1]. Real-time health monitoring The popularity of medical wearables has increased in recent years. A few decades ago, a complex
Transplanting B Cells from Old to Young Mice Improves Them
September 22, 2022
Researchers have recently explored why B cells become less efficient as we age, analyzing how their behavior changes when they are transplanted from aged mice into young mice [1]. The immune system is a comprehensive defense system Our immune systems protect us from disease and are
One Drug to Fight Both Sarcopenia and Osteoporosis
September 21, 2022
In a new study published in Bone Research, Japanese researchers established a novel drug screening system and identified a promising compound to treat age-associated muscle and bone frailty [1]. Musculoskeletal system Muscle health and bone health are tightly interconnected. Various muscular dystrophies are a great example:
Early-Onset Cancer Cases Are Rising
September 20, 2022
In a review paper published in Nature, scientists discuss the problem of the rising burden of early-onset cancer [1]. Not just a disease of aging We tend to think of cancer of a disease of aging, and for a good reason: cancer is indeed highly correlated
Inflammation Linked To Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
September 19, 2022
In the Journal of Inflammation, researchers from Johns Hopkins University have published a detailed review of the relationship between brain inflammation and the principal diseases of dementia. A focus on genetics and environment One out of twenty Americans over 85 have Parkinson’s disease [1], and seven
Multivitamin Supplementation Shown to Improve Cognition
September 16, 2022
In a large randomized, placebo-controlled study, scientists hoped that cocoa extract would improve cognitive function in elderly patients, but instead it was a multivitamin supplement that shined [1]. A two-in-one study Multivitamins are among the most popular dietary supplements, but their effectiveness is often questioned. While
Stem Cell Activity Regulated By Mitochondrial Protein
September 15, 2022
Researchers publishing in Cell Stem Cell have found that the mitochondrial protein OPA1 is an integral, regulatory part of muscle stem cell activation, the process by which muscle stem cells proliferate and become active muscle tissue (myogenesis) [1]. Another piece of the puzzle We have recently
Removing Senescent Cells to Alleviate Muscular Dystrophy
September 14, 2022
A study published in Aging has shown that the removal of senescent cells through senolytics alleviates muscle degeneration in a mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. A genetic disease with hallmarks of aging Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by a mutation that gradually destroys the muscles,
Neuromodulation Improves Memory in Older Adults
September 14, 2022
A new study published in Nature Neuroscience has shown that neuromodulation of low-frequency neuronal activity in the parietal cortex improved working memory, while high-frequency modulation in the prefrontal cortex improved long-term memory in older adults [1]. As people age, their cognitive abilities get worse. This includes
Injectable Cytokine Factories Eradicate Cancer in Mice
September 13, 2022
Researchers have succeeded in beating a type of cancer previously considered incurable by using microcapsules that contained live cytokine-producing cells [1]. IL-2 is potent but toxic Interleukin-2 (IL-2) therapy was the first anti-cancer immunotherapy approved decades ago. It is based on the ability of this inflammatory