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Male and Female Gut Microbiomes Converge With Age
February 11, 2021
While the gut microbiomes of young men and women are distinct, that difference disappears in older people, according to a new study. These findings add to the growing pool of
Lessons from Longevity Therapeutics 2021 – Part 3
February 10, 2021
The Third Annual Longevity Therapeutics Summit brought together some of the biggest names translating longevity research into human patients. This is part three of our coverage of this conference; you
Lessons from Longevity Therapeutics 2021 – Part 2
February 9, 2021
We continue our coverage of Longevity Therapeutics 2021 and bring you part 2 of day 1. Dr. Steven Braithwhite – Chief Scientific Officer, Alkahest Steven Braithwhite from Alkahest gave an
Senescent Cells in the Aging Retina
February 8, 2021
A review published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation explores the potential application of senotherapies, particularly in the context of treating age-related macular degeneration [1]. Introducing cellular senescence One of the
Increasing NAD+ Reduces Amyloids and Benefits Mitochondria
February 5, 2021
Aging is accompanied by the loss of proteostasis, the accumulation of misfolded proteins and their amyloid aggregates, and mitochondrial dysfunction, which is partially characterized by the loss of mitochondrial homeostasis,
Lifespan.io Announces Promotions and Expansion
February 5, 2021
2020 was a year of tremendous growth for Lifespan.io. As many of you have likely noticed, our news outlet team has hired two more excellent science journalists, Arkadi Mazin and
Parasitic Worm Infestation for Longevity
February 4, 2021
A review conducted by researchers at the Institute for Healthy Ageing at University College London in the UK has determined that infestation of the gut microbiome by helminths, a category
Lessons from Longevity Therapeutics 2021 – Part 1
February 3, 2021
Like nearly all conferences this past year, the 3rd Annual Longevity Therapeutics Summit, presented by Hanson Wade Limited, went virtual this time around. This was a stark difference from the
Neurons from Stem Cells Alleviate Parkinson’s Disease in Rats
February 2, 2021
In a new study, a group of researchers report on their success in priming stem cells to differentiate into dopaminergic neurons in rat brains. Loss of these neurons is a
Rejuvenation Roundup January 2021
February 1, 2021
2020 is well behind us, and the first month of the new year has reached its conclusion. Let’s take a look at what happened in the rejuvenation biotechnology world in
Why Your Voice Matters for Longevity
January 29, 2021
Do members of Congress actually listen to the concerns of their constituents? Are the letters and emails you send read, or are they discarded into the physical or virtual trash?
Major Depressive Disorder Linked to Brain Aging
January 29, 2021
Recent data published in Neuropsychopharmacology has looked at changes in brain connectivity across lifespan and in patients with major depressive disorder. Biological and chronological age Your chronological age is simply
A New Resource for Developing Interventions to Treat Aging
January 28, 2021
Researchers at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging have published the results of a longitudinal and functional study of 700 aging mice [1]. The study took several years to
Rapamycin is Not a Caloric Restriction Mimetic
January 27, 2021
Although rapamycin reliably extends lifespan in a range of organisms, new research shows that it does not achieve this via the same pathways as caloric restriction [1]. Understanding how the
Causes and Solutions for Gray Hair
January 27, 2021
By our late 30s, most of us have a growing number of gray hairs. They just show up one day, unannounced, and they continue to hang out, usually unwelcomed. Then,
Male and Female Gut Microbiomes Converge With Age
February 11, 2021
While the gut microbiomes of young men and women are distinct, that difference disappears in older people, according to a new study. These findings add to the growing pool of data that links the gut microbiome and aging, although the nature of the links and the
Lessons from Longevity Therapeutics 2021 – Part 3
February 10, 2021
The Third Annual Longevity Therapeutics Summit brought together some of the biggest names translating longevity research into human patients. This is part three of our coverage of this conference; you can find part one here and part two here, and the final installment will be published
Lessons from Longevity Therapeutics 2021 – Part 2
February 9, 2021
We continue our coverage of Longevity Therapeutics 2021 and bring you part 2 of day 1. Dr. Steven Braithwhite – Chief Scientific Officer, Alkahest Steven Braithwhite from Alkahest gave an update on the company’s ongoing clinical trials. Alkahest has been sifting plasma proteome in search for
Senescent Cells in the Aging Retina
February 8, 2021
A review published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation explores the potential application of senotherapies, particularly in the context of treating age-related macular degeneration [1]. Introducing cellular senescence One of the most advanced approaches to treating aging and age-related diseases is that of addressing the presence of
Increasing NAD+ Reduces Amyloids and Benefits Mitochondria
February 5, 2021
Aging is accompanied by the loss of proteostasis, the accumulation of misfolded proteins and their amyloid aggregates, and mitochondrial dysfunction, which is partially characterized by the loss of mitochondrial homeostasis, the delicate balance that mitochondria need in order to produce energy without polluting the body with
Lifespan.io Announces Promotions and Expansion
February 5, 2021
2020 was a year of tremendous growth for Lifespan.io. As many of you have likely noticed, our news outlet team has hired two more excellent science journalists, Arkadi Mazin and Greg Gillipsie. Nicola Bagala, who produces LifeXtenShow, was assigned in the summer of 2020 to supervise
Parasitic Worm Infestation for Longevity
February 4, 2021
A review conducted by researchers at the Institute for Healthy Ageing at University College London in the UK has determined that infestation of the gut microbiome by helminths, a category of parasitic worms, may be a potential method of curbing the age-related inflammation known as inflammaging,
Lessons from Longevity Therapeutics 2021 – Part 1
February 3, 2021
Like nearly all conferences this past year, the 3rd Annual Longevity Therapeutics Summit, presented by Hanson Wade Limited, went virtual this time around. This was a stark difference from the previous two, which were rather fancy affairs in downtown San Francisco. However, we were fortunate that
Neurons from Stem Cells Alleviate Parkinson’s Disease in Rats
February 2, 2021
In a new study, a group of researchers report on their success in priming stem cells to differentiate into dopaminergic neurons in rat brains. Loss of these neurons is a major cause of Parkinson’s disease [1]. Less neurons, more Parkinson’s Neuronal degeneration is the culprit behind
Rejuvenation Roundup January 2021
February 1, 2021
2020 is well behind us, and the first month of the new year has reached its conclusion. Let’s take a look at what happened in the rejuvenation biotechnology world in January, as labs and companies around the world continue to investigate and develop cures for age-related
Why Your Voice Matters for Longevity
January 29, 2021
Do members of Congress actually listen to the concerns of their constituents? Are the letters and emails you send read, or are they discarded into the physical or virtual trash? If they are read, does it even make any difference? Popular belief would tell you that
Major Depressive Disorder Linked to Brain Aging
January 29, 2021
Recent data published in Neuropsychopharmacology has looked at changes in brain connectivity across lifespan and in patients with major depressive disorder. Biological and chronological age Your chronological age is simply the amount of time that has passed since you were born, but your biological age represents
A New Resource for Developing Interventions to Treat Aging
January 28, 2021
Researchers at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging have published the results of a longitudinal and functional study of 700 aging mice [1]. The study took several years to complete, with five of the labs at the Buck collaborating. As part of this detailed study,
Rapamycin is Not a Caloric Restriction Mimetic
January 27, 2021
Although rapamycin reliably extends lifespan in a range of organisms, new research shows that it does not achieve this via the same pathways as caloric restriction [1]. Understanding how the two processes differ and interact could help researchers eventually piece together the longevity puzzle. Caloric or
Causes and Solutions for Gray Hair
January 27, 2021
By our late 30s, most of us have a growing number of gray hairs. They just show up one day, unannounced, and they continue to hang out, usually unwelcomed. Then, they multiply, steadily, inexorably. That little party becomes a larger party, and eventually the party takes