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Rejuvenation Roundup June 2024
July 1, 2024
Puzzle pieces are being fit together and connections are being made in understanding the massive number of biological changes that make up aging. Here’s how the science has progressed in
Developing a New Aging Clock for Medical Professionals
June 30, 2024
In Nature Aging, researchers have published the creation of a new clock that uses multiple metrics to evaluate biological aging. What’s worth measuring? Multiple metrics have been used to measure
70 Is Indeed the New 60, Study Suggests
June 28, 2024
Scientists have found that older people currently retain more youthful abilities than people who were the same age did in previous decades [1]. How miserable are we? Recent decades have
Encouraging Mitochondrial Maintenance to Fight Senescence
June 27, 2024
Researchers have published a method of rescuing cells from damaged mitochondria and cellular senescence, potentially alleviating major aspects of aging. Bad mitochondria must be consumed A core part of autophagy
Blueberry Polyphenol May Relieve Plastic-Caused Sperm Damage
June 26, 2024
A recent paper has investigated the impact of polystyrene nanoplastics on the molecular processes of male reproductive tissues in mice [1]. Health risks of micro- and nanoplastics Microplastic and nanoplastic
Study Links Stress to Mitochondrial Dysfunction in the Brain
June 25, 2024
For the first time, scientists have shown that the abundance of proteins needed for mitochondrial energy production in human brains is linked to perceived psychosocial experiences [1]. Picking the brains
New Drug Restores Telomerase, Improves Cognition in Mice
June 24, 2024
Scientists have identified a small molecule that upregulates telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) in multiple tissues, improving health and cognition in old mice. Telomere attrition and health The enzyme telomerase can
Walking Reduces Risk of Low Back Pain Recurrence
June 21, 2024
Publishing in The Lancet, scientists have shown that simple walking can have significant effects on the recurrence of back pain and disability metrics. Age-related and more than just annoying While
A Reason Why Livers Accumulate Fat with Age
June 20, 2024
Researchers have discovered one of the reasons why fatty liver disease, even without alcohol consumption, increases with aging. The earliest stage of fatty liver disease Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Combating How Space Travel Weakens Immune Function
June 19, 2024
It has been known for many years that microgravity in space interferes with human physiology in negative ways. As early as the first Apollo missions, astronauts experienced heart rhythm issues,
A Protein Necessary for Corneal Healing
June 18, 2024
Researchers have discovered a protein that is necessary for proper healing of damaged corneal tissue and that this protein decreases with age. Repairing a shield that is easy to damage
Some Brain Changes May Cause Strength Loss
June 17, 2024
In Aging Cell, researchers have published data on a causal link between brain structure changes and age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia). Not just falls and frailty Sarcopenia is a key reason
Mix of Lifestyle Interventions Might Reverse Alzheimer’s
June 14, 2024
In a randomized, controlled trial in humans, scientists have demonstrated that a multimodal lifestyle intervention consisting of a vegan diet, exercise, supplements, and stress management can improve the symptoms of
Treating Genetic Liver Diseases at Their Root
June 13, 2024
Researchers publishing in Cell Stem Cell have demonstrated that genetically diseased liver cells can be taken from human beings, altered in the laboratory, and used to regrow the livers of
A Natural Compound as an Osteoporosis Treatment
June 12, 2024
A team of researchers has found that corylin, a compound previously investigated for its anti-senesence properties, is effective against osteoporosis in a mouse model. A return to a well-known compound
Rejuvenation Roundup June 2024
July 1, 2024
Puzzle pieces are being fit together and connections are being made in understanding the massive number of biological changes that make up aging. Here’s how the science has progressed in June. LEAF News Team and activities Summer Could Be Big for Longevity Tech Investment: The weather
Developing a New Aging Clock for Medical Professionals
June 30, 2024
In Nature Aging, researchers have published the creation of a new clock that uses multiple metrics to evaluate biological aging. What’s worth measuring? Multiple metrics have been used to measure aging. The most commonly known in the literature are the epigenetic clocks, such as GrimAge and
70 Is Indeed the New 60, Study Suggests
June 28, 2024
Scientists have found that older people currently retain more youthful abilities than people who were the same age did in previous decades [1]. How miserable are we? Recent decades have seen leaps in average life expectancy. However, those mostly stem from successes in curbing childhood mortality
Encouraging Mitochondrial Maintenance to Fight Senescence
June 27, 2024
Researchers have published a method of rescuing cells from damaged mitochondria and cellular senescence, potentially alleviating major aspects of aging. Bad mitochondria must be consumed A core part of autophagy involves selective autophagy receptors (SARs), which build the autophagosomes in which the organelles are consumed [1].
Blueberry Polyphenol May Relieve Plastic-Caused Sperm Damage
June 26, 2024
A recent paper has investigated the impact of polystyrene nanoplastics on the molecular processes of male reproductive tissues in mice [1]. Health risks of micro- and nanoplastics Microplastic and nanoplastic contamination is a worldwide public health concern for a good reason. Numerous research papers have associated
Study Links Stress to Mitochondrial Dysfunction in the Brain
June 25, 2024
For the first time, scientists have shown that the abundance of proteins needed for mitochondrial energy production in human brains is linked to perceived psychosocial experiences [1]. Picking the brains Negative psychosocial experiences have been linked to health problems by numerous studies. However, not enough is
New Drug Restores Telomerase, Improves Cognition in Mice
June 24, 2024
Scientists have identified a small molecule that upregulates telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) in multiple tissues, improving health and cognition in old mice. Telomere attrition and health The enzyme telomerase can prevent telomere attrition from happening by extending the length of telomeres. However, in most multicellular organisms,
Walking Reduces Risk of Low Back Pain Recurrence
June 21, 2024
Publishing in The Lancet, scientists have shown that simple walking can have significant effects on the recurrence of back pain and disability metrics. Age-related and more than just annoying While not as lethal as heart attacks and cancer, low back pain is also an age-related disease.
A Reason Why Livers Accumulate Fat with Age
June 20, 2024
Researchers have discovered one of the reasons why fatty liver disease, even without alcohol consumption, increases with aging. The earliest stage of fatty liver disease Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) begins with steatosis, the accumulation of fatty tissues in an organ [1], which can then progress
Combating How Space Travel Weakens Immune Function
June 19, 2024
It has been known for many years that microgravity in space interferes with human physiology in negative ways. As early as the first Apollo missions, astronauts experienced heart rhythm issues, low blood pressure, inner ear problems, and bone loss. Researchers at the Buck Institute have published
A Protein Necessary for Corneal Healing
June 18, 2024
Researchers have discovered a protein that is necessary for proper healing of damaged corneal tissue and that this protein decreases with age. Repairing a shield that is easy to damage The corneal epithelium covers the cornea, which focuses light onto the retina of the eye. Although
Some Brain Changes May Cause Strength Loss
June 17, 2024
In Aging Cell, researchers have published data on a causal link between brain structure changes and age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia). Not just falls and frailty Sarcopenia is a key reason for the loss of independence among older people. Data on the prevalence of this gradual disorder
Mix of Lifestyle Interventions Might Reverse Alzheimer’s
June 14, 2024
In a randomized, controlled trial in humans, scientists have demonstrated that a multimodal lifestyle intervention consisting of a vegan diet, exercise, supplements, and stress management can improve the symptoms of Alzheimer’s [1]. Can we roll it back? Despite billions of dollars invested in finding a cure
Treating Genetic Liver Diseases at Their Root
June 13, 2024
Researchers publishing in Cell Stem Cell have demonstrated that genetically diseased liver cells can be taken from human beings, altered in the laboratory, and used to regrow the livers of model mice. Recreating an entire organ has its own difficulties These researchers begin their paper by
A Natural Compound as an Osteoporosis Treatment
June 12, 2024
A team of researchers has found that corylin, a compound previously investigated for its anti-senesence properties, is effective against osteoporosis in a mouse model. A return to a well-known compound Corylin is a compound that was first discovered in Psoralea corylifolia, a plant commonly used in