Category: News
Intermittent Fasting Induces Changes in Multiple Biomarkers
May 1, 2024
A study published in Human Nutrition & Metabolism found that prolonged intermittent fasting causes the expression of genes involved in autophagy, the inflammasome, and senescence to change [1]. Fasting your
Rejuvenation Roundup April 2024
May 1, 2024
Last month has brought forward a lot of exciting news in the longevity industry, including our own upcoming merger with SENS. Here’s what’s happened in April. LEAF News SENS Research
A Protein Potently Suppresses Lung Cancer in Mice
April 30, 2024
Scientists have identified the proteins FOXF1 and its downstream target FZD4 as potential targets for treating lung cancer. Upregulating them helps to normalize vasculature in the tumor area and suppresses
Older and Younger Cells Handle Genes Differently
April 29, 2024
In Aging Cell, researchers have published evidence that downregulating a key aspect of lipid metabolism harms mitochondrial function, but only in cells taken from younger people. Fat regulation at the
Interrupting Sitting with Activity Lowers Glucose Levels
April 26, 2024
Scientists have discovered that frequently interrupting prolonged sitting with physical activity, such as short walks or squats, can help control glucose levels in overweight and obese males [1]. Don’t just
Looking for Causality in Diabetes and Aging
April 25, 2024
Researchers have published the results of a study in Aging Cell, finding some evidence that type 2 diabetes causes accelerated aging. Later-generation clocks only This paper begins with explanations of
A Re-Analysis Finds Potential Life-Prolonging Compounds
April 24, 2024
The authors of a recent paper published in GeroScience used an alternative statistical test to reanalyze data from the Interventions Testing Program and identified additional life‑extending compounds [1]. The crucial
Vitalia: Living the Longevity Dream
April 24, 2024
On the tropical island of Roatán, a bunch of people gathered in an unprecedented, longevity-themed pop-up city – and then some of them stayed, making the venture permanent. “You’re going
Cannabis Use Linked to Cardiovascular Problems
April 23, 2024
According to a new study, cannabis consumption is associated with increased risks of coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart attack [1]. It’s growing popular, but is it good for you?
Taking a Look at Proteins in Exercise and Aging
April 22, 2024
With an in-depth examination tool in hand, researchers publishing in Aging have done a preliminary examination of the muscle protein differences between younger and older people and how older people’s
Aging Measurements Can Vary by Time of Day
April 21, 2024
Epigenetic aging measurements can vary by the time of day at which they are taken, according to a study published in Aging Cell. The circadian rhythm Living on Earth, organisms
Young Extracellular Vesicles Extend Life in Old Mice
April 19, 2024
Tiny bubbles that cells use to communicate with each other prolonged lifespan and reversed numerous aging phenotypes when taken from young mice and injected into old ones, even though the
Autophagy Is Essential for Healthy Muscles
April 18, 2024
A study published in Aging Cell has reported that older people with better regulated autophagy in their skeletal muscles have less age-related frailty. Taking out the trash The researchers begin
Quercetin Delays Ovarian Aging in Middle-Aged Mice
April 17, 2024
A recent paper published in Nature Aging dives into the gene expression differences between young, middle-aged, and older human ovaries and tests possible interventions to slow down their aging processes
Gero Announces Activity-Based Longevity Studies Initiative
April 16, 2024
The longevity company Gero has presented its new nonprofit initiative: a series of studies using the company’s aging clock, which is based on stepping patterns obtained from phones and wearables.
Intermittent Fasting Induces Changes in Multiple Biomarkers
May 1, 2024
A study published in Human Nutrition & Metabolism found that prolonged intermittent fasting causes the expression of genes involved in autophagy, the inflammasome, and senescence to change [1]. Fasting your way to better health and longevity? Previous research has linked fasting to delaying the onset of
Rejuvenation Roundup April 2024
May 1, 2024
Last month has brought forward a lot of exciting news in the longevity industry, including our own upcoming merger with SENS. Here’s what’s happened in April. LEAF News SENS Research Foundation and Lifespan.io Announce Intent to Merge, Forming a Novel Longevity Entity: SENS Research Foundation and
A Protein Potently Suppresses Lung Cancer in Mice
April 30, 2024
Scientists have identified the proteins FOXF1 and its downstream target FZD4 as potential targets for treating lung cancer. Upregulating them helps to normalize vasculature in the tumor area and suppresses this lethal type of cancer [1]. Lung cancer and vasculature Lung cancer remains one of the
Older and Younger Cells Handle Genes Differently
April 29, 2024
In Aging Cell, researchers have published evidence that downregulating a key aspect of lipid metabolism harms mitochondrial function, but only in cells taken from younger people. Fat regulation at the cellular level Perilipins (PLINs) are proteins that regulate the use of fats (lipids) within cells. This
Interrupting Sitting with Activity Lowers Glucose Levels
April 26, 2024
Scientists have discovered that frequently interrupting prolonged sitting with physical activity, such as short walks or squats, can help control glucose levels in overweight and obese males [1]. Don’t just sit there! Prolonged sitting is the curse of modern times. It has been associated with various
Looking for Causality in Diabetes and Aging
April 25, 2024
Researchers have published the results of a study in Aging Cell, finding some evidence that type 2 diabetes causes accelerated aging. Later-generation clocks only This paper begins with explanations of Type 2 diabetes and epigenetic clocks, noting that principal component (PC) versions of clocks may give
A Re-Analysis Finds Potential Life-Prolonging Compounds
April 24, 2024
The authors of a recent paper published in GeroScience used an alternative statistical test to reanalyze data from the Interventions Testing Program and identified additional life‑extending compounds [1]. The crucial step of data analysis A typical biological experiment can be divided into three stages: planning, executing,
Vitalia: Living the Longevity Dream
April 24, 2024
On the tropical island of Roatán, a bunch of people gathered in an unprecedented, longevity-themed pop-up city – and then some of them stayed, making the venture permanent. “You’re going where?” A friend invited me over, but I declined, telling him I had to travel for
Cannabis Use Linked to Cardiovascular Problems
April 23, 2024
According to a new study, cannabis consumption is associated with increased risks of coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart attack [1]. It’s growing popular, but is it good for you? After decades of being banned and demonized, marijuana is making a huge comeback, thanks to a
Taking a Look at Proteins in Exercise and Aging
April 22, 2024
With an in-depth examination tool in hand, researchers publishing in Aging have done a preliminary examination of the muscle protein differences between younger and older people and how older people’s proteins change with exercise. The power to take a close look This paper begins with a
Aging Measurements Can Vary by Time of Day
April 21, 2024
Epigenetic aging measurements can vary by the time of day at which they are taken, according to a study published in Aging Cell. The circadian rhythm Living on Earth, organisms have evolved to adapt to our planet’s day/night cycle. This adaptation is known as the circadian
Young Extracellular Vesicles Extend Life in Old Mice
April 19, 2024
Tiny bubbles that cells use to communicate with each other prolonged lifespan and reversed numerous aging phenotypes when taken from young mice and injected into old ones, even though the treatment started late in life [1]. The tiny messengers For millennia, humans credited young blood with
Autophagy Is Essential for Healthy Muscles
April 18, 2024
A study published in Aging Cell has reported that older people with better regulated autophagy in their skeletal muscles have less age-related frailty. Taking out the trash The researchers begin this paper by discussing the various activities and effects of autophagy. Obviously, too much autophagy is
Quercetin Delays Ovarian Aging in Middle-Aged Mice
April 17, 2024
A recent paper published in Nature Aging dives into the gene expression differences between young, middle-aged, and older human ovaries and tests possible interventions to slow down their aging processes [1]. An underexplored area of human aging Female reproductive aging remains a relatively unexplored area of
Gero Announces Activity-Based Longevity Studies Initiative
April 16, 2024
The longevity company Gero has presented its new nonprofit initiative: a series of studies using the company’s aging clock, which is based on stepping patterns obtained from phones and wearables. One small step for man, one giant leap for aging research? Gero, an AI longevity company,