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Repairing the Long-Term Damage of Smoking
July 20, 2023
Researchers publishing in Aging Cell have described how treating the increased senescent cell burden that comes with cigarette smoke exposure can repair some of the damage. Senescent cells and COPD
Ending Age-Related Diseases 2023 is Almost Here!
July 19, 2023
Summer is in full swing, and our most important event of the year draws near. In this special edition of our editorial, we want to update you on our
Finding The Genes for Longevity in Mammals
July 19, 2023
Researchers have analyzed the activity of genes in the livers, kidneys, and brains of over a hundred mammals and found genes that are consistently associated with longevity [1]. The search
Rejuvenating Cells Using A New Small Molecule Approach
July 18, 2023
A team led by renowned Harvard geroscientists David Sinclair and Vadim Gladyshev has reported successful chemically induced partial cellular reprogramming in vitro. The researchers have also developed a novel cellular
Making Genetically Engineered Stem Cells Viable
July 17, 2023
Researchers publishing in Cell Stem Cell have announced a new method of accurately and rapidly cloning genetically engineered stem cells. CRISPR is still imperfect While the accuracy of genetic modification
Aerobic & Resistance Training Impact Skin Aging Differently
July 14, 2023
According to a new study published in Nature Scientific Reports, while both aerobic and resistance exercise improve some aspects of skin aging, only the latter is able to increase skin
Senolytics Restore Regeneration in Killifish
July 13, 2023
Researchers publishing in npj regenerative medicine have found that destroying senescent cells through a well-known senolytic combination gives older killifish back some of their regenerative abilities. Regeneration, for a while
Better Health in Older Adults, One Step at a Time
July 12, 2023
Research published in Experimental Gerontology suggests that even smaller amounts of daily physical activity can benefit people over 60 [1]. Cardiometabolic health and physical activity The positive influence of exercise
Journal Club July 2023 – Zoom Details Within
July 12, 2023
The Journal Club returns on 25th July at 12:00 Eastern time to the Lifespan.io Facebook channel. Editing mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) has long been a challenge, and systems such as CRISPR,
Editing Mitochondrial DNA
July 12, 2023
The Journal Club returns on 25th July at 12:00 Eastern time to the Lifespan.io Facebook channel. Editing mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) has long been a challenge and systems such as CRISPR,
Peter Fedichev Explains His Theory of Aging
July 11, 2023
Peter Fedichev, co-founder and CEO of Gero, is a relative newcomer to the field of geroscience with a background in physics and not in biology. However, Peter has firmly established
Using Proteins and RNA to Determine How Old You Are
July 10, 2023
A paper published in Aging goes into detail about the proteins and RNA pieces that increase and decrease with aging, suggesting a multiple-clock approach to biomarkers. Blood proteins change with
The Longevity Factor Klotho Improves Memory in Monkeys
July 9, 2023
Researchers have explained in Nature Aging how klotho, a factor associated with longevity, improves the cognitive abilities of rhesus macaques. Moving on from mice This paper begins with a discussion
Cellular Senescence Drives Regeneration in Cnidarians
July 7, 2023
Scientists have demonstrated that full-body regeneration in cnidarians, a group of animals that includes the jellyfish and hydra, can be driven by signals from senescent cells [1]. This might be
Creatine on the Brain: A Review
July 6, 2023
A review recently published in Sports Medicine has discussed a considerable number of research papers that describe the effects of the muscle-building supplement creatine on the brain. Broadening the studies
Repairing the Long-Term Damage of Smoking
July 20, 2023
Researchers publishing in Aging Cell have described how treating the increased senescent cell burden that comes with cigarette smoke exposure can repair some of the damage. Senescent cells and COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), both of which are well-known consequences
Ending Age-Related Diseases 2023 is Almost Here!
July 19, 2023
Summer is in full swing, and our most important event of the year draws near. In this special edition of our editorial, we want to update you on our conference and what we have in store for you this year. Can we turn back our
Finding The Genes for Longevity in Mammals
July 19, 2023
Researchers have analyzed the activity of genes in the livers, kidneys, and brains of over a hundred mammals and found genes that are consistently associated with longevity [1]. The search for longevity-associated genes Between the shortest-living and the longest-living mammal, there is a more than 100-fold
Rejuvenating Cells Using A New Small Molecule Approach
July 18, 2023
A team led by renowned Harvard geroscientists David Sinclair and Vadim Gladyshev has reported successful chemically induced partial cellular reprogramming in vitro. The researchers have also developed a novel cellular rejuvenation assay [1]. Smaller than proteins Complete cellular reprogramming using the Yamanaka factors was first accomplished
Making Genetically Engineered Stem Cells Viable
July 17, 2023
Researchers publishing in Cell Stem Cell have announced a new method of accurately and rapidly cloning genetically engineered stem cells. CRISPR is still imperfect While the accuracy of genetic modification through the well-known CRISPR/Cas9 system continues to improve, the technology remains imperfect. Small mistakes were initially
Aerobic & Resistance Training Impact Skin Aging Differently
July 14, 2023
According to a new study published in Nature Scientific Reports, while both aerobic and resistance exercise improve some aspects of skin aging, only the latter is able to increase skin thickness [1]. Exercise and skin – an overlooked connection Skin is the largest organ of the
Senolytics Restore Regeneration in Killifish
July 13, 2023
Researchers publishing in npj regenerative medicine have found that destroying senescent cells through a well-known senolytic combination gives older killifish back some of their regenerative abilities. Regeneration, for a while Killifish, like starfish and salamanders, are some of the most well-known regenerators of the animal kingdom,
Better Health in Older Adults, One Step at a Time
July 12, 2023
Research published in Experimental Gerontology suggests that even smaller amounts of daily physical activity can benefit people over 60 [1]. Cardiometabolic health and physical activity The positive influence of exercise on health is widely known. However, the recommended 150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous exercise can
Journal Club July 2023 – Zoom Details Within
July 12, 2023
The Journal Club returns on 25th July at 12:00 Eastern time to the Lifespan.io Facebook channel. Editing mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) has long been a challenge, and systems such as CRISPR, which make editing regular DNA faster and easier, are very difficult to use when it comes
Editing Mitochondrial DNA
July 12, 2023
The Journal Club returns on 25th July at 12:00 Eastern time to the Lifespan.io Facebook channel. Editing mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) has long been a challenge and systems such as CRISPR, which make editing regular DNA faster and easier, are very difficult to use when it comes
Peter Fedichev Explains His Theory of Aging
July 11, 2023
Peter Fedichev, co-founder and CEO of Gero, is a relative newcomer to the field of geroscience with a background in physics and not in biology. However, Peter has firmly established himself and Gero in the longevity landscape by twice publishing in Nature, entering a lucrative collaboration
Using Proteins and RNA to Determine How Old You Are
July 10, 2023
A paper published in Aging goes into detail about the proteins and RNA pieces that increase and decrease with aging, suggesting a multiple-clock approach to biomarkers. Blood proteins change with age The researchers start out by discussing existing clocks based on such measurements as imaging [1]
The Longevity Factor Klotho Improves Memory in Monkeys
July 9, 2023
Researchers have explained in Nature Aging how klotho, a factor associated with longevity, improves the cognitive abilities of rhesus macaques. Moving on from mice This paper begins with a discussion of klotho and how it relates to aging. In mice, klotho has been found to improve
Cellular Senescence Drives Regeneration in Cnidarians
July 7, 2023
Scientists have demonstrated that full-body regeneration in cnidarians, a group of animals that includes the jellyfish and hydra, can be driven by signals from senescent cells [1]. This might be the original purpose of cellular senescence. Why can’t we regrow our arms? There are many examples
Creatine on the Brain: A Review
July 6, 2023
A review recently published in Sports Medicine has discussed a considerable number of research papers that describe the effects of the muscle-building supplement creatine on the brain. Broadening the studies of a well-known supplement Creatine is a natural compound that is naturally formed in the human