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SIRT2 Works Against Cardiac Aging in Mice and Monkeys
October 10, 2023
Working with non-human primates, scientists have discovered that the protein SIRT2, a member of the sirtuin family, might play an important role in slowing cardiac aging [1]. The heart of
A Mutation Rejuvenates Memory in Worms and Mice
October 9, 2023
A study published in Cell Reports has shown how the activation of a common protein in neurons improves memory in both worms and mammals. Common between animals This paper begins
Dublin Longevity Declaration Off to a Good Start
October 6, 2023
The Dublin Longevity Declaration, an unprecedented initiative that aims to change humanity’s perception of aging, is scooping signatures at a record pace. The need for a paradigm shift Last August,
Improving Quality and Length of Life with Stem Cells
October 5, 2023
A review article published in Stem Cell Research & Therapy has described the ways in which mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are being developed to treat diseases, including age-related diseases. A
Decentralized Science is Key to Funding Aging Research
October 4, 2023
Autumn is upon those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. A lot has happened, and as usual, we have been busy supporting human longevity research to end age-related diseases. The
Blood Biomarkers as Predictors of Longevity
October 4, 2023
A recent study’s authors investigated whether biomarkers measured earlier in life can predict if someone will live to their 100th birthday [1]. 35-year-long centenarian study Previous research has found that
Nobel Prize in Medicine Goes to Two mRNA Vaccine Researchers
October 3, 2023
Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman received this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for a groundbreaking discovery that facilitated the development of mRNA vaccines and can be relevant to
NMN Reduces Systolic Blood Pressure in Clinical Trial
October 2, 2023
Combining human clinical trial research, cellular analysis, and mouse studies, researchers publishing in the Nature journal Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy have discovered a relationship between NAD+, hypertension, and the
Rejuvenation Roundup September 2023
October 2, 2023
On some corners of the Internet, “Spooktober”, effectively a month-long Halloween, has just begun. Here at Lifespan.io, though, we talk about something scary all year long. Here’s what’s been done
Longevity and DeSci Recap – September 2023
October 2, 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
Study: Waist-to-Hip Ratio Predicts Mortality Better Than BMI
September 29, 2023
A new study suggests that waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) has a more linear correlation with all-cause mortality than either body mass index (BMI) or fat mass index (FMI) and might replace
Restoring Heart Regeneration With a Metabolic Switch
September 28, 2023
In a recent article in Nature, researchers have restored cardiac regeneration to adult mice by disabling fatty acid oxidation, discovering a potential pathway for human treatments. A question of metabolism
Human Clinical Trials of NMN for Safety and Effectiveness
September 27, 2023
In a recent paper, researchers reviewed the literature for human clinical trials that address NMN’s safety and anti-aging effects [1]. The roles of NAD+ and NMN in aging NAD+ (nicotinamide
ARDD 2023: The Mother of All Longevity Conferences
September 26, 2023
Once a year, Copenhagen becomes a Mecca for the longevity community. Hundreds of people flock to the picturesque Danish capital to attend the Aging Research and Drug Discovery Meeting (ARDD)
An Unexplored Link Between Inflammation and Alzheimer’s
September 25, 2023
An article in GeroScience describes a previously unexplored relationship between FABP7, an inflammatory molecule that binds to fatty acids, and Alzheimer’s disease. Not just a transporter Originally, as the authors
SIRT2 Works Against Cardiac Aging in Mice and Monkeys
October 10, 2023
Working with non-human primates, scientists have discovered that the protein SIRT2, a member of the sirtuin family, might play an important role in slowing cardiac aging [1]. The heart of the matter The heart is arguably the hardest worker among the organs, constantly pumping enormous amounts
A Mutation Rejuvenates Memory in Worms and Mice
October 9, 2023
A study published in Cell Reports has shown how the activation of a common protein in neurons improves memory in both worms and mammals. Common between animals This paper begins with a striking fact: C.elegans worms, mice, and people all lose memory with age [1] and
Dublin Longevity Declaration Off to a Good Start
October 6, 2023
The Dublin Longevity Declaration, an unprecedented initiative that aims to change humanity’s perception of aging, is scooping signatures at a record pace. The need for a paradigm shift Last August, hundreds of longevity enthusiasts, from certified geroscience stars to graduate students, gathered in Dublin for the
Improving Quality and Length of Life with Stem Cells
October 5, 2023
A review article published in Stem Cell Research & Therapy has described the ways in which mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are being developed to treat diseases, including age-related diseases. A lack of clinical treatments The reviewers begin their paper by discussing the most common age-related diseases.
Decentralized Science is Key to Funding Aging Research
October 4, 2023
Autumn is upon those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. A lot has happened, and as usual, we have been busy supporting human longevity research to end age-related diseases. The first talks from EARD2023 are available The Ending Age-Related Diseases 2023 (EARD2023) conference is over, and
Blood Biomarkers as Predictors of Longevity
October 4, 2023
A recent study’s authors investigated whether biomarkers measured earlier in life can predict if someone will live to their 100th birthday [1]. 35-year-long centenarian study Previous research has found that people who become centenarians have fewer disabilities, comorbidities, and hospitalizations earlier in life. They are also
Nobel Prize in Medicine Goes to Two mRNA Vaccine Researchers
October 3, 2023
Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman received this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for a groundbreaking discovery that facilitated the development of mRNA vaccines and can be relevant to future anti-aging therapies. A crucial discovery The COVID-19 pandemic was one of the biggest health challenges
NMN Reduces Systolic Blood Pressure in Clinical Trial
October 2, 2023
Combining human clinical trial research, cellular analysis, and mouse studies, researchers publishing in the Nature journal Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy have discovered a relationship between NAD+, hypertension, and the immune signal CD38. A vital component in metabolic function This research begins with a discussion of
Rejuvenation Roundup September 2023
October 2, 2023
On some corners of the Internet, “Spooktober”, effectively a month-long Halloween, has just begun. Here at Lifespan.io, though, we talk about something scary all year long. Here’s what’s been done to fight aging last month. LEAF News EARD2023 Ending Age-Related Diseases 2023: Longevity/DeSci Success: The Ending
Longevity and DeSci Recap – September 2023
October 2, 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 topics including blockchain, DAOs, cryptocurrency, DeSci, and related events. This September marked
Study: Waist-to-Hip Ratio Predicts Mortality Better Than BMI
September 29, 2023
A new study suggests that waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) has a more linear correlation with all-cause mortality than either body mass index (BMI) or fat mass index (FMI) and might replace BMI as a metric of choice [1]. Is BMI good enough? Comparing total mass to height,
Restoring Heart Regeneration With a Metabolic Switch
September 28, 2023
In a recent article in Nature, researchers have restored cardiac regeneration to adult mice by disabling fatty acid oxidation, discovering a potential pathway for human treatments. A question of metabolism As heart muscle cells (myocytes) mature, they make a metabolic switch from glycolysis to the oxidation
Human Clinical Trials of NMN for Safety and Effectiveness
September 27, 2023
In a recent paper, researchers reviewed the literature for human clinical trials that address NMN’s safety and anti-aging effects [1]. The roles of NAD+ and NMN in aging NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a molecule essential in such processes as metabolism, cell death, aging, DNA repair,
ARDD 2023: The Mother of All Longevity Conferences
September 26, 2023
Once a year, Copenhagen becomes a Mecca for the longevity community. Hundreds of people flock to the picturesque Danish capital to attend the Aging Research and Drug Discovery Meeting (ARDD) for five full days of talks by geroscientists and biotech leaders, mingling and networking with like-minded
An Unexplored Link Between Inflammation and Alzheimer’s
September 25, 2023
An article in GeroScience describes a previously unexplored relationship between FABP7, an inflammatory molecule that binds to fatty acids, and Alzheimer’s disease. Not just a transporter Originally, as the authors explain, fatty acid binding proteins (FABPs) were considered to be simple biological chaperones that did not