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Scientific questions

The Key Questions of Longevity Research

In GeroScience, a large team of researchers, including João Pedro de Magalhães, has described a hundred currently unsolved problems in the field. Finding the right questions Understanding the fundamental nature

If Death Were Optional, Would You Still Choose It?

The idea of living longer, healthier lives thanks to rejuvenation biotechnology has steadily become more common. Gradually increasing numbers of articles are discussing this idea, especially as science is starting

Multiple languages

Multilingualism Is Associated With Delayed Aging

A recent study of over 80,000 Europeans concluded that speaking more than one language is associated with delayed aging. Further analysis suggested that the protective effect of speaking one foreign

Fibrous foods

High-Fiber Foods May Fight T Cell Senescence

Researchers have discovered that butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid with well-documented gut benefits, fights senescence in T cells. Immune senescence drives inflammaging Senescence of the immune system (immunosenescence) is a

Insilico Medicine

Insilico Unveils Portfolio of Unique Cardiometabolic Assets

Nov 7, 2025 – Insilico Medicine (“Insilico”), a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery and development company, today announced the launch of its innovative cardiometabolic disease portfolio of unique

IVF

Rapamycin May Delay Age-Related Fertility Decline

In a recent study, researchers identified that an increase in the expression of ribosome-related genes and a loss of protein homeostasis contribute to the age-related decline in female fertility. Rapamycin

Skin capillaries

Skin Aging Underlined by Loss of Capillary Macrophages

A new study ties the disappearance of capillary-associated macrophages to age-related vascular degeneration in the skin. Boosting their function with a growth factor offers a possible avenue for anti-aging interventions

Rejuvenation Roundup October 2025

Rejuvenation Roundup October 2025

The trick-or-treaters have all gone home as the leaves have fallen to the ground, but rejuvenation biotech attempts to prevent human beings from fading away. Here’s what’s been done to

Frailty in older age

A Sarcopenia-Related MicroRNA May Help Pinpoint Its Origin

In Aging Cell, researchers have discovered a potential way to use a microRNA to diagnose sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle. Primary and secondary sarcopenia Previous research has been able to distinguish sarcopenia by its sources. Primary sarcopenia directly comes from the processes of aging, while secondary sarcopenia is a

DNA Closeup

NAD+ Rescues Mouse Tauopathy by Fixing Alternative Splicing

A new study reveals a surprising mechanism that might be behind the beneficial effects of NAD+ in preclinical models of Alzheimer’s [1]. Which way to splice it? Not every part of a DNA sequence gets translated into a protein. Each sequence consists of exons, which are included in the final

Scientific questions

The Key Questions of Longevity Research

In GeroScience, a large team of researchers, including João Pedro de Magalhães, has described a hundred currently unsolved problems in the field. Finding the right questions Understanding the fundamental nature of aging has been a problem since people first endeavored to live longer, to the point that finding the right

If Death Were Optional, Would You Still Choose It?

The idea of living longer, healthier lives thanks to rejuvenation biotechnology has steadily become more common. Gradually increasing numbers of articles are discussing this idea, especially as science is starting to catch up and may eventually even deliver on it. With that in mind, I was pleasantly surprised this week

Multiple languages

Multilingualism Is Associated With Delayed Aging

A recent study of over 80,000 Europeans concluded that speaking more than one language is associated with delayed aging. Further analysis suggested that the protective effect of speaking one foreign language diminished with age, while the protective effect of speaking two or more foreign languages was more robust with aging

CRISPR Editing

New Gene Therapy Robustly Lowers LDL and Triglycerides

A new Phase 1 trial produced encouraging safety and efficacy results for a CRISPR-based gene therapy that silences a gene important for lipid regulation. This therapy might increase adherence and reduce side effects [1]. Addressing the adherence problem High levels of LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglycerides are a major risk

Fibrous foods

High-Fiber Foods May Fight T Cell Senescence

Researchers have discovered that butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid with well-documented gut benefits, fights senescence in T cells. Immune senescence drives inflammaging Senescence of the immune system (immunosenescence) is a problem that drives many others. In particular, T cells are known to secrete inflammatory SASP compounds [1] and drive the

Astrocytes

Mice With Reduced Astrocytic Oxidative Stress Live Longer

Scientists have discovered that directly reducing the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) at their source in astrocytes, mitochondrial complex III, improves neuronal health and significantly increases lifespan in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s [1]. Dangerous species Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are short-lived, highly reactive oxygen-containing molecules such as superoxide

Insilico Medicine

Insilico Unveils Portfolio of Unique Cardiometabolic Assets

Nov 7, 2025 – Insilico Medicine (“Insilico”), a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery and development company, today announced the launch of its innovative cardiometabolic disease portfolio of unique highly-differentiated molecules discovered using generative AI. Powered by Insilico’s proprietary end-to-end Pharma.AI platform, the portfolio covers a range of diverse

Finding a specific gene

EDA2R May Be an Aging Biomarker and Inflammaging Target

A review in Aging Cell has cataloged the harmful effects of EDA2R, a protein that affects three distinct inflammation-related pathways. A necessary protein gone bad Like nearly every other protein with documented harmful effects, this one is required for certain systems to function properly. The EDA gene is needed for

IVF

Rapamycin May Delay Age-Related Fertility Decline

In a recent study, researchers identified that an increase in the expression of ribosome-related genes and a loss of protein homeostasis contribute to the age-related decline in female fertility. Rapamycin restored this balance and increased fertility rates in a human trial [1]. The first system to age The loss of

Skin capillaries

Skin Aging Underlined by Loss of Capillary Macrophages

A new study ties the disappearance of capillary-associated macrophages to age-related vascular degeneration in the skin. Boosting their function with a growth factor offers a possible avenue for anti-aging interventions [1]. Macrophages, capillaries, and skin aging Skin aging might not be the most dangerous aspect of aging, but it certainly

Rejuvenation Roundup October 2025

Rejuvenation Roundup October 2025

The trick-or-treaters have all gone home as the leaves have fallen to the ground, but rejuvenation biotech attempts to prevent human beings from fading away. Here’s what’s been done to fight aging in October. Team and activities Our Campaign for Public Longevity: Public trust is the breakthrough that unlocks all

Older man and woman exercising

Men Might Need More Exercise to Lower Cardiovascular Risks

A new observational study suggests that men need more than twice as much exercise as women do to achieve the same level of reduction in the risk of cardiovascular heart disease [1]. Understanding sex differences In recent years, scientists have questioned how much exercise is needed for tangible health benefits.

Maintenance Stays Efficient in Healthy Older People’s Cells

Researchers publishing in Aging Cell have found that the efficiency of autophagy, a cellular maintenance process, increases rather than decreases in some T cells derived from healthy older people. Keeping cells healthy The researchers introduce their paper by discussing autophagy and its decline in aging. They focus specifically on its