Category: News
Error CORRECTion for CRISPR
April 23, 2017
The CRISPR system (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) has exploded onto the biotech sector as a relatively simple, highly efficient, and fast method for precisely introducing breaks into genomic
Dr. Alex Zhavoronkov – A.I. Versus Aging
April 18, 2017
The battle against aging is not going to be an easy one, and it will likely require the most refined tools modern science has to offer. Among them, artificial intelligence
Removing Aging Cells With a New Class of Senolytic Drug
April 15, 2017
The new research work on senolytic drugs by Baar et al. uses a rationally designed molecule that selectively targets senescent cells in vivo, both in an accelerated aging mouse model, and
Reprogramming Brain Cells Offers Hope for Parkinson’s
April 11, 2017
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most well known of the neurodegenerative diseases. The symptoms include tremors and loss of motor control, which are caused by the loss of dopamine
New Drug to Slow Aging Heading to the Clinic
April 10, 2017
The biotechnology company PureTech are moving towards human clinical trials with a new therapy that may slow down the aging process and combat age-related disease. The company has licensed two
Scientists Reverse DNA Damage in Mice. Human Trials are Next.
March 28, 2017
DNA is a critical part of cells, the instruction manual for building them. While DNA is well protected within the cell nucleus, damage does occur; therefore, DNA repair is absolutely
Will Increased Lifespans Be Only for the Rich?
March 26, 2017
The concern that rejuvenation biotechnologies might cause social disparity and further widen the gap between rich and poor is one of the most commonly raised ones, probably second only to
Kelsey Moody – Developing a Therapy for Age Related Blindness
March 13, 2017
New medical technologies need bold researchers to make the leap from the laboratory table to hospitals and clinics, where they can improve or even save lives. Kelsey Moody, a 30-year-old
The Record Lifespan of 122 Years Could Be Surpassed
February 21, 2017
Today, February 21, is the birthday of Jeanne Louise Calment – the oldest verified human being ever, who managed to live an amazing 122 years and 164 days! Jeanne was an independent
Age-Related Blindness Drug Moving to the Clinic
February 15, 2017
The development pipeline for new drugs and therapies is a long one, and, on average, it can take up to 17 years to research, test, and bring a new drug
Four Main Economic Implications of an Aging Population
February 13, 2017
Most of the generation born in the 1980s enjoyed watching the science-fiction adventure comedy film “Back to the Future”. The plot is built around the idea that, by using a
From mechanic to medicine: How one man became a scientist
February 9, 2017
Today, we will cover a story about how a member of our community, Mike Daniels, car mechanic turned cancer researcher, was inspired by the work of the SENS Research Foundation to address age-related
Why Women Can Benefit The Most From Rejuvenation Tech
February 8, 2017
The world is currently experiencing a period of rapid population aging, with estimates stating that by 2050, about 22% of the global  population will be aged 60 years or older;
New Study Raises Questions About The Anti-Aging Benefits Of Blood Transfusions
February 3, 2017
There has been a lot of interest in the idea that young blood transfused into an old person could be a way to regenerate tissues and reverse some of the
Intrinsic Resistance to the Idea of Life Extension or Wrong Messaging?
January 20, 2017
Most advocates of life extension report facing resistance to the idea of increased lifespans by medical means when trying to disseminate it among the general public. Resistance manifests itself in
Error CORRECTion for CRISPR
April 23, 2017
The CRISPR system (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) has exploded onto the biotech sector as a relatively simple, highly efficient, and fast method for precisely introducing breaks into genomic loci [1-2]. The realization that it is a prokaryotic acquired immune system, although less often mentioned,
Dr. Alex Zhavoronkov – A.I. Versus Aging
April 18, 2017
The battle against aging is not going to be an easy one, and it will likely require the most refined tools modern science has to offer. Among them, artificial intelligence may be one of the most promising and is being extensively used by biogerontology researchers such
Removing Aging Cells With a New Class of Senolytic Drug
April 15, 2017
The new research work on senolytic drugs by Baar et al. uses a rationally designed molecule that selectively targets senescent cells in vivo, both in an accelerated aging mouse model, and in normally aged mice as well, with few if any side effects [1]. Senolytics are a
Reprogramming Brain Cells Offers Hope for Parkinson’s
April 11, 2017
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most well known of the neurodegenerative diseases. The symptoms include tremors and loss of motor control, which are caused by the loss of dopamine producing neurons in the brain. In fact, most of us lose these neurons as we age,
New Drug to Slow Aging Heading to the Clinic
April 10, 2017
The biotechnology company PureTech are moving towards human clinical trials with a new therapy that may slow down the aging process and combat age-related disease. The company has licensed two new drug candidates, derivatives of the drug Rapamycin, from pharmaceutical giant Novartis. PureTech have recently announced
Scientists Reverse DNA Damage in Mice. Human Trials are Next.
March 28, 2017
DNA is a critical part of cells, the instruction manual for building them. While DNA is well protected within the cell nucleus, damage does occur; therefore, DNA repair is absolutely essential for cell function, cell survival, and the prevention of cancer. The good news is that
Will Increased Lifespans Be Only for the Rich?
March 26, 2017
The concern that rejuvenation biotechnologies might cause social disparity and further widen the gap between rich and poor is one of the most commonly raised ones, probably second only to concerns of overpopulation. Like many others, this concern may appear valid at first, but it does
Kelsey Moody – Developing a Therapy for Age Related Blindness
March 13, 2017
New medical technologies need bold researchers to make the leap from the laboratory table to hospitals and clinics, where they can improve or even save lives. Kelsey Moody, a 30-year-old scientist from Beekmantown, is one such researcher. Kelsey is especially interested in the treatment of age-related
The Record Lifespan of 122 Years Could Be Surpassed
February 21, 2017
Today, February 21, is the birthday of Jeanne Louise Calment – the oldest verified human being ever, who managed to live an amazing 122 years and 164 days! Jeanne was an independent and positive person, and she managed to live all alone until age 110. After a fire
Age-Related Blindness Drug Moving to the Clinic
February 15, 2017
The development pipeline for new drugs and therapies is a long one, and, on average, it can take up to 17 years to research, test, and bring a new drug to market [1]. The reasons for this are myriad and complex, and they include the demanding
Four Main Economic Implications of an Aging Population
February 13, 2017
Most of the generation born in the 1980s enjoyed watching the science-fiction adventure comedy film “Back to the Future”. The plot is built around the idea that, by using a time machine, one can go back in time to fix things that have gone wrong in
From mechanic to medicine: How one man became a scientist
February 9, 2017
Today, we will cover a story about how a member of our community, Mike Daniels, car mechanic turned cancer researcher, was inspired by the work of the SENS Research Foundation to address age-related diseases. What follows is an emotional, gritty but honest life story of someone who took action
Why Women Can Benefit The Most From Rejuvenation Tech
February 8, 2017
The world is currently experiencing a period of rapid population aging, with estimates stating that by 2050, about 22% of the global  population will be aged 60 years or older;  by the end of this century, that percentage might be potentially as high as 33%. This
New Study Raises Questions About The Anti-Aging Benefits Of Blood Transfusions
February 3, 2017
There has been a lot of interest in the idea that young blood transfused into an old person could be a way to regenerate tissues and reverse some of the damage caused by the aging process. Today a brand new podcast with Doctors Irina and Michael
Intrinsic Resistance to the Idea of Life Extension or Wrong Messaging?
January 20, 2017
Most advocates of life extension report facing resistance to the idea of increased lifespans by medical means when trying to disseminate it among the general public. Resistance manifests itself in many forms, ranging from concerns such as overpopulation to concerns about unequal access to life-extending treatments.