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Impact of Plant-Based Diets on Biological Aging
September 6, 2023
In new research published in BMC Medicine, the authors recruited a large cohort of participants in order to assess how plant-based foods affect aging trajectories [1]. Benefits of plant-based diets
Biomarkers of Aging for Facilitating Future Research
September 5, 2023
The Biomarkers of Aging Consortium, an initiative uniting about 200 geroscientists around the goal to inform and guide the use of biomarkers of aging, has put out its first paper
Fisetin Reduces Senescence in the Brains of Sheep
September 4, 2023
A study published in Antioxidants has found that the senolytic fisetin significantly decreases cellular senescence in the brains of sheep. A flavonoid with a long history This paper begins with
Extracellular Vesicles Improve Cardiac Health in Old Rats
September 1, 2023
In a new study published in Nature, extracellular vesicles derived from neonatal cardiac progenitors produced significant rejuvenation in old rats and human cells [1]. Tiny messengers Extracellular vesicles (EV) are
Rejuvenation Roundup August 2023
September 1, 2023
EARD2023, the Longevity + DeSci Summit, is over, but the work its speakers have been doing continues. Here’s what’s happened on the aging research front in August. LEAF News Team
Longevity and DeSci Recap – August 2023
September 1, 2023
On the Longevity and DeSci Recap, 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,
A Gene Behind a Key Senescence Biomarker
August 31, 2023
A paper published in GeroScience has described a gene responsible for a key biomarker of cellular senescence. A widely used biomarker Senescence-associated beta-galactosidase (SA-ß-gal) is the most widely used and
Senolytics Have Sex-Dependent Effects on Young Mice
August 30, 2023
In a research paper published in GeroScience, researchers investigated the impact of senolytics on young mice and found some surprising results [1]. Senescent cell removal and other properties Senolytics, when
Science and Advocacy at EARD 2023
August 29, 2023
After three years in digital format due to COVID concerns, one of the oldest longevity conferences was again welcoming attendants in New York City. Ending Age-Related Diseases (EARD), organized by
Treating Enlarged Hearts in Cats with Rapamycin
August 28, 2023
Researchers publishing in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association have conducted a feline clinical trial finding that rapamycin is effective against heart enlargement in cats. A well-known drug for
Is Immortality Possible or Is Aging Inevitable?
August 28, 2023
“Could humans become immortal?” is something we get asked quite often, and the answer depends on what exactly you mean. When it comes to immortality, what you mean is
Diversity in Daily Activities Might Slow Cognitive Decline
August 25, 2023
A new study suggests that greater diversity of everyday activities is associated with a slower rate of age-related cognitive decline, independently of the amount of physical activity [1]. Variety or
Utilizing One of the Naked Mole Rat’s Abilities
August 24, 2023
Publishing in Nature, a team of researchers including Vadim Gladyshev, Steve Horvath, and Vera Gorbunova has investigated the role of hyaluronan, which naked mole rats have in abundance, as a
How Spaceflight Alters the Rate of Aging
August 23, 2023
A review published in Aging Cell has explored the impact of spaceflight on human and other organisms’ health and aging [1]. Hazards of spaceflight Will sending humans to space make
A Protective Mechanism Against AMD
August 22, 2023
A paper published in Aging explains the relationship of long noncoding RNAs, which change with aging, to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A disease of deposits and aging This paper begins
Impact of Plant-Based Diets on Biological Aging
September 6, 2023
In new research published in BMC Medicine, the authors recruited a large cohort of participants in order to assess how plant-based foods affect aging trajectories [1]. Benefits of plant-based diets Previous research has shown that consumption of plant-based foods is associated with healthy aging [2,3]. It
Biomarkers of Aging for Facilitating Future Research
September 5, 2023
The Biomarkers of Aging Consortium, an initiative uniting about 200 geroscientists around the goal to inform and guide the use of biomarkers of aging, has put out its first paper [1]. The need for biomarkers Since studies with lifespan as their endpoint can take a prohibitively
Fisetin Reduces Senescence in the Brains of Sheep
September 4, 2023
A study published in Antioxidants has found that the senolytic fisetin significantly decreases cellular senescence in the brains of sheep. A flavonoid with a long history This paper begins with an in-depth discussion of many previous experiments involving this flavonoid, which is naturally found, in small
Extracellular Vesicles Improve Cardiac Health in Old Rats
September 1, 2023
In a new study published in Nature, extracellular vesicles derived from neonatal cardiac progenitors produced significant rejuvenation in old rats and human cells [1]. Tiny messengers Extracellular vesicles (EV) are microscopic bubbles encased in the same lipid bilayer that cellular membranes are made of. EVs are
Rejuvenation Roundup August 2023
September 1, 2023
EARD2023, the Longevity + DeSci Summit, is over, but the work its speakers have been doing continues. Here’s what’s happened on the aging research front in August. LEAF News Team and activities EARD 2023:Â After three years in digital format due to COVID concerns, one of the
Longevity and DeSci Recap – August 2023
September 1, 2023
On the Longevity and DeSci Recap, 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 events that have been happening over the past month. The fall breeze
A Gene Behind a Key Senescence Biomarker
August 31, 2023
A paper published in GeroScience has described a gene responsible for a key biomarker of cellular senescence. A widely used biomarker Senescence-associated beta-galactosidase (SA-ß-gal) is the most widely used and most definitive biomarker of cellular senescence [1]. However, unlike other senescence-related biomarkers, such as p21 [2],
Senolytics Have Sex-Dependent Effects on Young Mice
August 30, 2023
In a research paper published in GeroScience, researchers investigated the impact of senolytics on young mice and found some surprising results [1]. Senescent cell removal and other properties Senolytics, when given to older mice, clear senescent cells. Senolytics such as fisetin and quercetin also have anti-inflammatory
Science and Advocacy at EARD 2023
August 29, 2023
After three years in digital format due to COVID concerns, one of the oldest longevity conferences was again welcoming attendants in New York City. Ending Age-Related Diseases (EARD), organized by Lifespan.io for the sixth time, kept with modern ideas by using a hybrid format that combined
Treating Enlarged Hearts in Cats with Rapamycin
August 28, 2023
Researchers publishing in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association have conducted a feline clinical trial finding that rapamycin is effective against heart enlargement in cats. A well-known drug for a well-known problem Rapamycin, also known as sirolimus, is one of the most well-known and commonly
Is Immortality Possible or Is Aging Inevitable?
August 28, 2023
“Could humans become immortal?” is something we get asked quite often, and the answer depends on what exactly you mean. When it comes to immortality, what you mean is important Whether human immortality is possible greatly depends on how you define it. If you define
Diversity in Daily Activities Might Slow Cognitive Decline
August 25, 2023
A new study suggests that greater diversity of everyday activities is associated with a slower rate of age-related cognitive decline, independently of the amount of physical activity [1]. Variety or quantity? It is widely accepted that being cognitively and socially active can slow down age-associated cognitive
Utilizing One of the Naked Mole Rat’s Abilities
August 24, 2023
Publishing in Nature, a team of researchers including Vadim Gladyshev, Steve Horvath, and Vera Gorbunova has investigated the role of hyaluronan, which naked mole rats have in abundance, as a protective mechanism in a mouse model. An established mechanism Naked mole rats are notably resistant to
How Spaceflight Alters the Rate of Aging
August 23, 2023
A review published in Aging Cell has explored the impact of spaceflight on human and other organisms’ health and aging [1]. Hazards of spaceflight Will sending humans to space make them age slower or faster? Will they be healthier, or will their health suffer? As space
A Protective Mechanism Against AMD
August 22, 2023
A paper published in Aging explains the relationship of long noncoding RNAs, which change with aging, to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A disease of deposits and aging This paper begins with a discussion of AMD and its prevalence. AMD is the most common cause of vision