Category: News
Microbial Composition May Affect Lifespan
July 5, 2023
New research published in Scientific Reports suggests that microbes in the human gut and mouth can impact how long people live [1]. Bacteria and other microbes are often associated with
Free Courses in Longevity Medicine
July 5, 2023
One of the challenges of making longevity and rejuvenation research a mainstream field is getting it accepted into healthcare practice. It turns out that healthcare professionals are often not aware
Taurine Increases Median Lifespan in Mice by 12%
July 4, 2023
In a new study published in Science, taurine supplementation led to a significant lifespan extension in mice and health benefits in non-human primates [1]. What is taurine? Taurine is an
Stem Cell Signals Encourage Blood Vessel Formation in Mice
July 3, 2023
Researchers publishing in Aging have outlined how biochemical signals derived from created stem cells encourage blood vessels to form new branches in naturally aged mice. iPSCs, exosomes, and angiogenesis Exposure
Rejuvenation Roundup June 2023
July 3, 2023
As our annual conference approaches, we continue to provide interviews, book reviews, insights into finance and longevity, and plenty of information on the latest research. Here’s what’s happened in June.
Exercise And Diet Is A Solid Combo For Obesity
June 30, 2023
Scientists publishing in Nature Metabolism have determined that in obese people, healthy diet and exercise bring stronger metabolic benefits than diet alone [1]. Better together There are two major interventions
A Potential Next Generation For Epigenetic Clocks
June 29, 2023
A study recently published in Aging Cell has discovered an entirely new method of looking at methylation and experimented with multiple ways of analyzing it. Not just a clock While
The Links Between Herpes and Dementia
June 29, 2023
One of the most common diseases in the world is herpes, as 50 to 80% of Americans have this illness. The herpes simplex virus, which causes cold sores, is
Summer Off to a Great Start for Longevity
June 28, 2023
Summer is here, but we haven’t been relaxing around the pool. Instead, we’ve been busy working on the fight to defeat age-related diseases! This last few months has been a
Activating A Single Gene Rejuvenates Mice
June 28, 2023
In a new study published in Aging Cell [1], researchers report that transient activation of the Yamanaka factor Oct4 allowed partial reprogramming of cells, which led to rejuvenation in these
Preserved Kidneys Rewarmed and Transplanted in Rats
June 27, 2023
For the first time in history, scientists have been able to freeze, preserve, rewarm, and transplant rat kidneys with a new method of organ cryopreservation [1]. The rewarming problem
New Peptide Puts the Brakes on Cellular Senescence
June 26, 2023
Researchers publishing in the Nature journal npj aging have discovered a new peptide that might prevent cells from becoming senescent and possibly youthen human skin. Senolytics and senotherapeutics The introduction
Journal Club June 2023
June 24, 2023
For the Journal Club this month, at 12:00 Eastern time on Tuesday, June 27, we are taking a look at the recent paper that explores the reason why the bowhead
Scientists Modify Lettuce to Make Orally Available Insulin
June 23, 2023
Researchers have genetically engineered lettuce to produce human insulin. The resulting plant-based drug, which can be taken orally, was successfully tested in mice [1]. An epidemic and a costly
Bodybuilding Helps Older People Stay Strong in Human Study
June 22, 2023
In a controlled human study published in Frontiers in Public Health, Iranian researchers have demonstrated that resistance training and creatine supplementation are effective in helping older people retain their
Microbial Composition May Affect Lifespan
July 5, 2023
New research published in Scientific Reports suggests that microbes in the human gut and mouth can impact how long people live [1]. Bacteria and other microbes are often associated with diseases, but disease-causing microbes are only a minority. The majority of microbes are harmless or beneficial
Free Courses in Longevity Medicine
July 5, 2023
One of the challenges of making longevity and rejuvenation research a mainstream field is getting it accepted into healthcare practice. It turns out that healthcare professionals are often not aware of the amazing things being developed in labs right now. This is no surprise, quite frankly.
Taurine Increases Median Lifespan in Mice by 12%
July 4, 2023
In a new study published in Science, taurine supplementation led to a significant lifespan extension in mice and health benefits in non-human primates [1]. What is taurine? Taurine is an amino acid, but it does not participate in protein building. Instead, it has various other functions,
Stem Cell Signals Encourage Blood Vessel Formation in Mice
July 3, 2023
Researchers publishing in Aging have outlined how biochemical signals derived from created stem cells encourage blood vessels to form new branches in naturally aged mice. iPSCs, exosomes, and angiogenesis Exposure to the Yamanaka factors can cause ordinary cells to teturn to early stemness, from which they
Rejuvenation Roundup June 2023
July 3, 2023
As our annual conference approaches, we continue to provide interviews, book reviews, insights into finance and longevity, and plenty of information on the latest research. Here’s what’s happened in June. LEAF News Ending Age-Related Diseases 2023 approaches! On August 10-11, 2023, we will be holding our
Exercise And Diet Is A Solid Combo For Obesity
June 30, 2023
Scientists publishing in Nature Metabolism have determined that in obese people, healthy diet and exercise bring stronger metabolic benefits than diet alone [1]. Better together There are two major interventions at hand for weight loss without resorting to medications: diet and exercise. However, recent research suggests
A Potential Next Generation For Epigenetic Clocks
June 29, 2023
A study recently published in Aging Cell has discovered an entirely new method of looking at methylation and experimented with multiple ways of analyzing it. Not just a clock While we have reported extensively on the use of epigenetic methylation clocks, the genes that become activated
The Links Between Herpes and Dementia
June 29, 2023
One of the most common diseases in the world is herpes, as 50 to 80% of Americans have this illness. The herpes simplex virus, which causes cold sores, is normally transmitted through person-to-person contact. This illness leaves the patient with blisters clustered around the mouth.
Summer Off to a Great Start for Longevity
June 28, 2023
Summer is here, but we haven’t been relaxing around the pool. Instead, we’ve been busy working on the fight to defeat age-related diseases! This last few months has been a very busy time for us here at Lifespan.io. We have been focused on our upcoming Ending
Activating A Single Gene Rejuvenates Mice
June 28, 2023
In a new study published in Aging Cell [1], researchers report that transient activation of the Yamanaka factor Oct4 allowed partial reprogramming of cells, which led to rejuvenation in these cells and in a mouse model of premature aging. This research used a mouse model of
Preserved Kidneys Rewarmed and Transplanted in Rats
June 27, 2023
For the first time in history, scientists have been able to freeze, preserve, rewarm, and transplant rat kidneys with a new method of organ cryopreservation [1]. The rewarming problem Today, organ transplantation is severely limited by the fact that organs can only be preserved for
New Peptide Puts the Brakes on Cellular Senescence
June 26, 2023
Researchers publishing in the Nature journal npj aging have discovered a new peptide that might prevent cells from becoming senescent and possibly youthen human skin. Senolytics and senotherapeutics The introduction to this paper includes a discussion of the harmful effects of senescent cells and different methods
Journal Club June 2023
June 24, 2023
For the Journal Club this month, at 12:00 Eastern time on Tuesday, June 27, we are taking a look at the recent paper that explores the reason why the bowhead whale is so long lived. If you want to get up to speed, check out the
Scientists Modify Lettuce to Make Orally Available Insulin
June 23, 2023
Researchers have genetically engineered lettuce to produce human insulin. The resulting plant-based drug, which can be taken orally, was successfully tested in mice [1]. An epidemic and a costly drug Diabetes mellitus has reached epidemic proportions, affecting about half a billion people worldwide. This debilitating
Bodybuilding Helps Older People Stay Strong in Human Study
June 22, 2023
In a controlled human study published in Frontiers in Public Health, Iranian researchers have demonstrated that resistance training and creatine supplementation are effective in helping older people retain their strength. Strength training isn’t just for athletes It is widely known that weightlifting and other resistance