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Rejuvenating the Brain with Transplanted Astrocytes
July 6, 2022
A new study published in Stem Cell Research and Therapy has shown that rejuvenating the astrocyte niche in the aged brains of mice leads to improved nervous system function at
Politicians Live Longer Than Most People
July 5, 2022
By analyzing historical data, scientists have shown that politicians, an example of an elite group, have enjoyed longer than average life expectancy since about 1950 [1]. The elite lives longer
Extracellular Matrix in Aging with Professor Collin Ewald
July 4, 2022
Dr. Collin Ewald is a molecular biologist and a professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich (ETH). At ETH, Collin leads the Laboratory of Extracellular Matrix (ECM)
Old Human Skin Rejuvenated When Implanted in Young Mice
July 1, 2022
Publishing in Science, researchers have transplanted old human skin to young mice and witnessed a robust rejuvenation cascade that is probably triggered by vascular growth [1]. New life for old
Rejuvenation Roundup June 2022
July 1, 2022
As rejuvenation biotechnology begins to take root, more and more biotech companies are joining the fight against aging. Here’s what’s happened in research, development, investment, and advocacy last month. LEAF
Metformin Is Linked to Weaker Exercise Improvements
June 30, 2022
A study published in Obesity suggests that metformin may decrease the gains in cardiorespiratory performance brought on by exercise. The world’s most common diabetes drug Metabolic syndrome, which is represented
H+ DAO and Transhumanism with Dr. Natasha Vita-More
June 30, 2022
“Transhumanism is a philosophy, worldview, and a movement,” Dr. Natasha Vita-More states in the book “Transhumanism: What is it?” Essentially, it’s the idea of being able to move beyond being
Longevity Through Altering Essential Gene Expression
June 29, 2022
In a new study published in GeroScience, researchers have shown that it is possible to significantly increase yeast lifespan by overexpressing genes highly conserved across various species [1]. Survival and
Cocoa Extract Reduces Cardiovascular Mortality
June 28, 2022
A large-scale, randomized, controlled trial has found that in aging adults, cocoa extract does not affect the prevalence of adverse cardiovascular events but decreases their lethality [1]. Rich in flavanols
The Relationship Between Diet and Senescence
June 27, 2022
An extremely comprehensive review published in Food Science & Biotechnology has summarized the current state of research regarding cellular senescence and basic dietary components. An aging-focused outlook The researchers begin
Senolytic Helps Anti-Osteoarthritis Potential in Stem Cells
June 24, 2022
Scientists have improved the potential effectiveness of a stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis by targeting senescent cells [1]. Stem cell exhaustion and osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is an age-related disease that affects
Stem Cells for Fighting Sarcopenia
June 23, 2022
In their publication in Stem Cell Research & Therapy, a team of researchers has shown how effective mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are in a mouse model. Multipotent cells with multiple
Aspirin Affects Alzheimer’s Outcomes in Cardiac Patients
June 22, 2022
A study published in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy has shown that low-dose aspirin affects Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia only in the presence of coronary heart disease. A well-known preventative
Targeting Fibrosis Reverses Ovarian Aging in Mice
June 21, 2022
Scientists have successfully treated ovarian aging in mice with compounds that target fibrosis and promote mitochondrial health [1]. Why do ovaries age faster? Ovarian aging is fascinating because one bodily
B Vitamins and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Against Cognitive Decline
June 20, 2022
Researchers publishing in the European Journal of Nutrition have discovered that a combination of B vitamins and the omega-3 fatty acid DHA is linked to decreased cognitive decline in older
Rejuvenating the Brain with Transplanted Astrocytes
July 6, 2022
A new study published in Stem Cell Research and Therapy has shown that rejuvenating the astrocyte niche in the aged brains of mice leads to improved nervous system function at both the cellular and organismal levels [1]. A glia-centric approach In brain aging, neurons are quite
Politicians Live Longer Than Most People
July 5, 2022
By analyzing historical data, scientists have shown that politicians, an example of an elite group, have enjoyed longer than average life expectancy since about 1950 [1]. The elite lives longer Historical trends in health and mortality can teach us a lot about the present. It is
Extracellular Matrix in Aging with Professor Collin Ewald
July 4, 2022
Dr. Collin Ewald is a molecular biologist and a professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich (ETH). At ETH, Collin leads the Laboratory of Extracellular Matrix (ECM) Regeneration. Here, his research focuses on age-related ECM remodeling and related longevity interventions. We caught up
Old Human Skin Rejuvenated When Implanted in Young Mice
July 1, 2022
Publishing in Science, researchers have transplanted old human skin to young mice and witnessed a robust rejuvenation cascade that is probably triggered by vascular growth [1]. New life for old skin Our skin begins to age relatively early, and this conspicuous process gave rise to a
Rejuvenation Roundup June 2022
July 1, 2022
As rejuvenation biotechnology begins to take root, more and more biotech companies are joining the fight against aging. Here’s what’s happened in research, development, investment, and advocacy last month. LEAF News Our fifth annual conference, Ending Age-Related Diseases 2022, will be coming up next month. Our
Metformin Is Linked to Weaker Exercise Improvements
June 30, 2022
A study published in Obesity suggests that metformin may decrease the gains in cardiorespiratory performance brought on by exercise. The world’s most common diabetes drug Metabolic syndrome, which is represented by the four connected symptoms of obesity, excessive fats in the bloodstream (dyslipidemia), high blood pressure
H+ DAO and Transhumanism with Dr. Natasha Vita-More
June 30, 2022
“Transhumanism is a philosophy, worldview, and a movement,” Dr. Natasha Vita-More states in the book “Transhumanism: What is it?” Essentially, it’s the idea of being able to move beyond being human, and finding solutions to living longer, healthier lives. Natasha is an Executive Director of Humanity+,
Longevity Through Altering Essential Gene Expression
June 29, 2022
In a new study published in GeroScience, researchers have shown that it is possible to significantly increase yeast lifespan by overexpressing genes highly conserved across various species [1]. Survival and aging The question of the effects of nature versus nurture, or programmed versus stochastic, sparks hot
Cocoa Extract Reduces Cardiovascular Mortality
June 28, 2022
A large-scale, randomized, controlled trial has found that in aging adults, cocoa extract does not affect the prevalence of adverse cardiovascular events but decreases their lethality [1]. Rich in flavanols The nutrients that we consume obviously impact our healthspan and lifespan, but studying their effects in
The Relationship Between Diet and Senescence
June 27, 2022
An extremely comprehensive review published in Food Science & Biotechnology has summarized the current state of research regarding cellular senescence and basic dietary components. An aging-focused outlook The researchers begin their paper with a discussion of aging, citing a paper that frames it in terms of
Senolytic Helps Anti-Osteoarthritis Potential in Stem Cells
June 24, 2022
Scientists have improved the potential effectiveness of a stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis by targeting senescent cells [1]. Stem cell exhaustion and osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is an age-related disease that affects joints by degrading cartilage. While not fatal in itself, osteoarthritis negatively affects mobility and quality of
Stem Cells for Fighting Sarcopenia
June 23, 2022
In their publication in Stem Cell Research & Therapy, a team of researchers has shown how effective mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are in a mouse model. Multipotent cells with multiple uses As multipotent stem cells, MSCs can differentiate into several different cell types, including fat cells,
Aspirin Affects Alzheimer’s Outcomes in Cardiac Patients
June 22, 2022
A study published in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy has shown that low-dose aspirin affects Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia only in the presence of coronary heart disease. A well-known preventative Acetylsalicylic acid, more commonly known as aspirin, is often taken at a steady, low dose of
Targeting Fibrosis Reverses Ovarian Aging in Mice
June 21, 2022
Scientists have successfully treated ovarian aging in mice with compounds that target fibrosis and promote mitochondrial health [1]. Why do ovaries age faster? Ovarian aging is fascinating because one bodily system completely shuts down while the rest of the body is still in good health. Therefore,
B Vitamins and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Against Cognitive Decline
June 20, 2022
Researchers publishing in the European Journal of Nutrition have discovered that a combination of B vitamins and the omega-3 fatty acid DHA is linked to decreased cognitive decline in older individuals. A post-hoc analysis of previous results The researchers came to their conclusion after analyzing the