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Mitochondria in Different Brain Regions Age Differently
October 12, 2022
In a new study published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine, researchers have identified a link between mitochondrial function and the vulnerability of specific brain regions to age-associated neurodegeneration [1].
Heart Aging Associated With a Bad Gut Microbiome
October 11, 2022
In ESC Heart Failure, researchers have commented about the correlation between a poor gut microbiome and aging of the heart [1]. The microbiome is important in aging Research increasingly suggests
How Cancers Handle Protein Misfolding
October 10, 2022
A preprint published in bioRxiv has shown the mechanisms by which cancer handles the protein dysfunction brought about by its own mutational load and how these mechanisms are different from
The Longevity Molecule Project with Morten Scheibye-Knudsen
October 7, 2022
Dr. Morten Schiebye-Knudsen is the founder of the Longevity Molecule Project funded by VitaDAO. However, this is just one side of his research. After starting his career as a physician
Healthy Lifestyle Associated with Reduced Aging Biomarkers
October 6, 2022
Researchers publishing in BMC Medicine have found that there is a relationship between biomarkers of aging and measurements of health and mental well-being [1]. “Healthy lifestyle” is not just a
Combination of Rapamycin and Acarbose Extends Lifespan
October 5, 2022
In a new study published in Aging Cell, researchers have tested several individual drugs and a combination of rapamycin plus acarbose as potential life extension agents in genetically heterogeneous mice
Removing Senescent Cells Improves the Brains of Female Mice
October 4, 2022
Researchers publishing in Nature Communications have detailed how the removal of p16-producing senescent cells leads to improvements in the brains of female mice [1]. Disease-associated microglia and senescence This paper
Journal Club October 25th
October 4, 2022
Journal Club returns live on our Facebook channel on October 25th at 12:00 Eastern time. Dr. Oliver Medvedik will be taking a look at a recent study published in Nature
Short-Term Rapamycin Treatment Extends Lifespan in Flies
October 4, 2022
Journal Club returns live on our Facebook channel on October 25th at 12:00 Eastern time. Dr. Oliver Medvedik will be taking a look at a recent study published in Nature
Coffee Is Associated with Better Cardiovascular Health
October 3, 2022
Drawing on data from UK Biobank, scientists have once again confirmed the association between coffee and better health outcomes, with ground coffee emerging as the healthiest type [1]. Bad rap
Rejuvenation Roundup September 2022
October 3, 2022
The spooky season is upon us again, so if you haven’t seen it yet, join us for a video on deadly but real zombies – and take a look at
Prof. Evelyne Yehudit Bischof on Longevity Medicine
September 30, 2022
Evelyne Yehudit Bischof, MD, MPH, FEFIM, is a professor at Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, a visiting professor at Tel Aviv University School of Medicine, and chief physician
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
Mitochondria in Different Brain Regions Age Differently
October 12, 2022
In a new study published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine, researchers have identified a link between mitochondrial function and the vulnerability of specific brain regions to age-associated neurodegeneration [1]. Brain region-specific vulnerability It is well-known that the human brain is heterogeneous in terms of structure
Heart Aging Associated With a Bad Gut Microbiome
October 11, 2022
In ESC Heart Failure, researchers have commented about the correlation between a poor gut microbiome and aging of the heart [1]. The microbiome is important in aging Research increasingly suggests that the quality and composition of the gut microbiome may play a role as important as
How Cancers Handle Protein Misfolding
October 10, 2022
A preprint published in bioRxiv has shown the mechanisms by which cancer handles the protein dysfunction brought about by its own mutational load and how these mechanisms are different from ordinary proteostasis machinery. A highly variable burden Previous research has shown that tumors vary widely in
The Longevity Molecule Project with Morten Scheibye-Knudsen
October 7, 2022
Dr. Morten Schiebye-Knudsen is the founder of the Longevity Molecule Project funded by VitaDAO. However, this is just one side of his research. After starting his career as a physician in Denmark, he studied at the National Institute on Aging before founding the Scheibye-Knudsen Lab. Thanks
Healthy Lifestyle Associated with Reduced Aging Biomarkers
October 6, 2022
Researchers publishing in BMC Medicine have found that there is a relationship between biomarkers of aging and measurements of health and mental well-being [1]. “Healthy lifestyle” is not just a phrase It is very well known that unhealthy behaviors are strongly linked to adverse health outcomes.
Combination of Rapamycin and Acarbose Extends Lifespan
October 5, 2022
In a new study published in Aging Cell, researchers have tested several individual drugs and a combination of rapamycin plus acarbose as potential life extension agents in genetically heterogeneous mice [1]. Anti-aging agent testing Identification of successful anti-aging interventions is arguably one of the most challenging
Removing Senescent Cells Improves the Brains of Female Mice
October 4, 2022
Researchers publishing in Nature Communications have detailed how the removal of p16-producing senescent cells leads to improvements in the brains of female mice [1]. Disease-associated microglia and senescence This paper begins with a discussion of disease-associated microglia (DAM) and white matter-associated microglia (WAM). In the aging
Journal Club October 25th
October 4, 2022
Journal Club returns live on our Facebook channel on October 25th at 12:00 Eastern time. Dr. Oliver Medvedik will be taking a look at a recent study published in Nature Aging that has shown that short-term rapamycin treatment in early adulthood extends lifespan in flies and
Short-Term Rapamycin Treatment Extends Lifespan in Flies
October 4, 2022
Journal Club returns live on our Facebook channel on October 25th at 12:00 Eastern time. Dr. Oliver Medvedik will be taking a look at a recent study published in Nature Aging that has shown that short-term rapamycin treatment in early adulthood extends lifespan in flies and
Coffee Is Associated with Better Cardiovascular Health
October 3, 2022
Drawing on data from UK Biobank, scientists have once again confirmed the association between coffee and better health outcomes, with ground coffee emerging as the healthiest type [1]. Bad rap no more Coffee was once considered rather unhealthy. One study from 1988 found that 80% of
Rejuvenation Roundup September 2022
October 3, 2022
The spooky season is upon us again, so if you haven’t seen it yet, join us for a video on deadly but real zombies – and take a look at the most advanced research on how to get them out of our bodies. LEAF News If
Prof. Evelyne Yehudit Bischof on Longevity Medicine
September 30, 2022
Evelyne Yehudit Bischof, MD, MPH, FEFIM, is a professor at Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, a visiting professor at Tel Aviv University School of Medicine, and chief physician for internal medicine in Renji University Hospital of Jiatong School of Medicine. This means that she
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.