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Lifestyle Interventions Against Cellular Senescence
November 7, 2023
A new review summarizes our knowledge about lifestyle interventions, such as exercise, healthy diet, and good sleep, that can possibly reduce cellular senescence [1]. What do we do with a
Tweaking the Growth of Stem Cells for Better Therapies
November 6, 2023
Researchers publishing in ACS Nano have described how culturing stem cells on nanogratings instead of flat substrates changes the effects of the extracellular vesicles (EVs) they send, potentially paving the
Epigenetic Age Accelerated By Drinking Alcohol
November 3, 2023
A new study has found that higher levels of long-term alcohol consumption are associated with a larger gap between the person’s biological and chronological age, but not in the young
Predicting Future Frailty with an Epigenetic Clock
November 2, 2023
An accepted manuscript in the Journals of Gerontology has described how a third-generation epigenetic clock is a predictor of future frailty. Are epigenetic and physiological metrics connected? This paper begins
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Improves Bone Health in Rats
November 2, 2023
Scientists have demonstrated that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can reverse some aspects of bone deterioration caused by aging and obesity in rats [1]. Under pressure Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) involves placing
Longevity and DeSci Recap – October 2023
November 1, 2023
Welcome back to the latest edition of the Longevity and DeSci Recap. Here, you’ll discover the latest interviews, insights, and research in the longevity tech sphere over the past month,
Bacteria from Alzheimer’s Patients Induced Symptoms in Rats
November 1, 2023
New research published in Brain investigated the influence of fecal microbiota transplants from Alzheimer’s patients on cognitive function and neurogenesis in rats and human cell cultures [1]. Microbiota-gut-brain axis There
Rejuvenation Roundup October 2023
November 1, 2023
As we head towards the end of fall, biotechnology companies have made greater investments into rejuvenation as research advancements have shown what might be possible. Here’s what’s happened in October.
Metabolically Healthy Obesity Still Increases Diabetes Risk
October 31, 2023
A new study suggests that while it is possible to be both obese and healthy, this phenotype considerably increases the risk of getting diabetes, mainly because it is hard to
A Reason Brain Protection Fails As We Age
October 30, 2023
Researchers publishing in GeroScience have discovered the molecular mechanisms through which fibrinogen, a protein that increases with aging, causes toxic compounds to more easily leak into the brain. The deteriorating
Plasma from Young Pigs Halves Old Rats’ Epigenetic Age
October 30, 2023
A new study used a plasma fraction from young pigs to robustly reduce the biological age of old rats. This could potentially open doors to rejuvenation in humans [1]. The
Resveratrol May Improve Mitochondrial Function
October 29, 2023
According to a review published in Food Science and Human Wellness, resveratrol has a positive impact on mitochondrial dysfunction, one of the hallmarks of aging. A hallmark with downstream consequences
Intermittent Fasting Partially Offsets Alzheimer’s in Mice
October 27, 2023
Scientists have found that intermittent fasting can ameliorate Alzheimer’s in mice by improving sleep patterns [1]. Time to eat, time to fast Time-restricted eating, also referred to as intermittent fasting
Prostate Enlargement and Metabolic Syndrome Linked
October 26, 2023
Researchers publishing in Aging have explained a relationship between inflammation, metabolic syndrome, and prostate enlargement. Not so benign Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is only called ‘benign’ to differentiate it from
Cannabinoid Therapy as a Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
October 25, 2023
The authors of a recent paper have reviewed the literature regarding the potential of cannabinoids to treat Alzheimer’s disease [1]. The endocannabinoid system and Alzheimer’s disease Aging is a well-known
Lifestyle Interventions Against Cellular Senescence
November 7, 2023
A new review summarizes our knowledge about lifestyle interventions, such as exercise, healthy diet, and good sleep, that can possibly reduce cellular senescence [1]. What do we do with a senescent cell? Senescent cells play a complex role. In some contexts, such as early organismal development
Tweaking the Growth of Stem Cells for Better Therapies
November 6, 2023
Researchers publishing in ACS Nano have described how culturing stem cells on nanogratings instead of flat substrates changes the effects of the extracellular vesicles (EVs) they send, potentially paving the way to a new system of therapies. When signaling is critical Many of the effects of
Epigenetic Age Accelerated By Drinking Alcohol
November 3, 2023
A new study has found that higher levels of long-term alcohol consumption are associated with a larger gap between the person’s biological and chronological age, but not in the young [1]. Don’t drink and age It is common knowledge that excessive drinking can be quite harmful
Predicting Future Frailty with an Epigenetic Clock
November 2, 2023
An accepted manuscript in the Journals of Gerontology has described how a third-generation epigenetic clock is a predictor of future frailty. Are epigenetic and physiological metrics connected? This paper begins with an examination of two different methods of measuring aging processes. The first is the well-known
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Improves Bone Health in Rats
November 2, 2023
Scientists have demonstrated that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can reverse some aspects of bone deterioration caused by aging and obesity in rats [1]. Under pressure Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) involves placing the patient in a chamber with elevated levels of oxygen and atmospheric pressure. HBOT has been
Longevity and DeSci Recap – October 2023
November 1, 2023
Welcome back to the latest edition of the Longevity and DeSci Recap. Here, you’ll discover the latest interviews, insights, and research in the longevity tech sphere over the past month, and learn more about blockchain, DAOs, cryptocurrency, DeSci, and events. This October saw ExcepGEN, a genetic
Bacteria from Alzheimer’s Patients Induced Symptoms in Rats
November 1, 2023
New research published in Brain investigated the influence of fecal microbiota transplants from Alzheimer’s patients on cognitive function and neurogenesis in rats and human cell cultures [1]. Microbiota-gut-brain axis There is a growing body of research reporting changes to the composition and metabolites in the microbiomes
Rejuvenation Roundup October 2023
November 1, 2023
As we head towards the end of fall, biotechnology companies have made greater investments into rejuvenation as research advancements have shown what might be possible. Here’s what’s happened in October. LEAF News Help Us Solve Aging With Cryptocurrency: If you want to contribute to Lifespan.io and
Metabolically Healthy Obesity Still Increases Diabetes Risk
October 31, 2023
A new study suggests that while it is possible to be both obese and healthy, this phenotype considerably increases the risk of getting diabetes, mainly because it is hard to maintain [1]. Chubby and happy? Obesity is a known comorbidity in numerous chronic conditions, including age-related
A Reason Brain Protection Fails As We Age
October 30, 2023
Researchers publishing in GeroScience have discovered the molecular mechanisms through which fibrinogen, a protein that increases with aging, causes toxic compounds to more easily leak into the brain. The deteriorating blood-brain barrier In the brain, the microvessels (MVs) that are responsible for carrying blood to neurons
Plasma from Young Pigs Halves Old Rats’ Epigenetic Age
October 30, 2023
A new study used a plasma fraction from young pigs to robustly reduce the biological age of old rats. This could potentially open doors to rejuvenation in humans [1]. The blood connection People have been trying to use young blood to rejuvenate old organisms for millennia,
Resveratrol May Improve Mitochondrial Function
October 29, 2023
According to a review published in Food Science and Human Wellness, resveratrol has a positive impact on mitochondrial dysfunction, one of the hallmarks of aging. A hallmark with downstream consequences The reviewers begin this paper by discussing various chronic and age-related diseases associated with mitochondrial dysfunction,
Intermittent Fasting Partially Offsets Alzheimer’s in Mice
October 27, 2023
Scientists have found that intermittent fasting can ameliorate Alzheimer’s in mice by improving sleep patterns [1]. Time to eat, time to fast Time-restricted eating, also referred to as intermittent fasting (IF), can take different shapes, such as the one-meal-a-day regimen, alternate-day fasting, or 16/8, in which
Prostate Enlargement and Metabolic Syndrome Linked
October 26, 2023
Researchers publishing in Aging have explained a relationship between inflammation, metabolic syndrome, and prostate enlargement. Not so benign Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is only called ‘benign’ to differentiate it from another well-known cause of prostate enlargement: prostate cancer. BPH is known to lead to bladder obstruction
Cannabinoid Therapy as a Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
October 25, 2023
The authors of a recent paper have reviewed the literature regarding the potential of cannabinoids to treat Alzheimer’s disease [1]. The endocannabinoid system and Alzheimer’s disease Aging is a well-known risk factor for Alzheimer’s, and more than 50% of people over 85 are expected to suffer