Category: News
Zuzalu: Shining City on the Black Mountain
June 21, 2023
Sometime in the early spring of 2023, rumors began to circulate in the longevity community. “Hey, have you heard about this thing going on in Montenegro? It’s called Zazulu…
New Clock: People Who Exercise Are Biologically Younger
June 21, 2023
Using a DNA methylation clock based on fitness, researchers publishing in GeroScience have determined that people who exercise regularly are biologically younger on average [1]. Chronological and biological aging The number
Chris Hemsworth’s Centr Partners with Lifespan.io
June 20, 2023
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Centr to provide its community with world-class expertise on longevity. The official press release follows. Centr, a health and wellness
Dr. Matthew Walker Tells Us Why We Sleep
June 20, 2023
“Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams” by Matthew Walker, renowned sleep research scientist and psychiatry professor at Harvard, is a comprehensive exploration of sleep that offers
Bacteria May Be Fueling Cancer with Methionine
June 20, 2023
Scientists have found that the tumor microenvironment in lung adenocarcinoma favors methionine-producing bacteria, which, in turn, help the cancer survive nutrient scarcity [1]. Micro-friends or micro-foes? Our bodies host a
Clinical Trial: Collagen Peptides Reduce AGEs in Skin
June 19, 2023
A placebo-controlled, double-blinded human clinical trial published in Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry has determined that collagen peptide ingestion reduces the amount of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in the skin. When
The Common Sweetener Sucralose May Accelerate Aging
June 18, 2023
Researchers publishing in Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B have found that the common sweetener sucralose may contribute to genetic and intestinal damage [1]. Not the only study
Shingles Vaccine May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
June 16, 2023
New research suggests that vaccination against shingles, a disease caused by the varicella zoster virus, can provide some protection against Alzheimer’s disease, mostly in women [1]. Viruses and aging With
How Cancer Hijacks the Nervous System
June 15, 2023
A review article published in Nature has outlined the current research into how the nervous system’s signals affect cancer growth. A surprising connection This review opens with a bold but
SENS Research Foundation’s CEO on Accelerating Rejuvenation
June 14, 2023
We had the chance to interview Lisa Fabiny-Kiser, CEO of the well-known SENS Research Foundation, on all the various research, education, and advocacy activities that the organization is currently doing
Rapamycin Users Report Positive Effects in Survey
June 14, 2023
A new study published in GeroScience addresses the efficacy and side effects of off-label rapamycin as a preventive therapy to maintain healthspan [1]. From a small island to a reportedly
Obese People Have Impaired Brain Responses to Nutrients
June 13, 2023
Scientists publishing in Nature Metabolism have shown that obese people have dampened brain responses to food. This effect lingers even after diet-induced weight loss, possibly explaining why it is easy
Sirtuins May Help Against Inflammatory Spinal Degeneration
June 12, 2023
Researchers publishing in Aging have outlined a relationship between disc degeneration, macrophage polarization, inflammation, and sirtuins, demonstrating their effectiveness in a rat model of the disease. A crippling and painful
How Superior DNA Repair Gives Bowhead Whales Longevity
June 9, 2023
Scientists have found a possible explanation for bowhead whales’ exceptional lifespan, and it might be translatable to humans [1]. More cells, less cancer With some exceptions, body size is strongly
How Donated Stem Cells Become Functional Cells
June 8, 2023
Scientists have verified the effectiveness of stem cell transplants, researched a core reason behind it, and published their findings in Aging Cell. The niche controls what stem cells do Back
Zuzalu: Shining City on the Black Mountain
June 21, 2023
Sometime in the early spring of 2023, rumors began to circulate in the longevity community. “Hey, have you heard about this thing going on in Montenegro? It’s called Zazulu… No, Zuzalu! You should definitely check it out.” The tight-lipped description on the website didn’t explain
New Clock: People Who Exercise Are Biologically Younger
June 21, 2023
Using a DNA methylation clock based on fitness, researchers publishing in GeroScience have determined that people who exercise regularly are biologically younger on average [1]. Chronological and biological aging The number of candles on a birthday cake mark a person’s chronological age, but that person’s biological age
Chris Hemsworth’s Centr Partners with Lifespan.io
June 20, 2023
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Centr to provide its community with world-class expertise on longevity. The official press release follows. Centr, a health and wellness ecosystem founded by Chris Hemsworth, today announced an all-new partnership with Lifespan.io, a 501(c)(3) foundation whose mission
Dr. Matthew Walker Tells Us Why We Sleep
June 20, 2023
“Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams” by Matthew Walker, renowned sleep research scientist and psychiatry professor at Harvard, is a comprehensive exploration of sleep that offers a rich blend of science, research, and practical advice. The book is divided into four parts,
Bacteria May Be Fueling Cancer with Methionine
June 20, 2023
Scientists have found that the tumor microenvironment in lung adenocarcinoma favors methionine-producing bacteria, which, in turn, help the cancer survive nutrient scarcity [1]. Micro-friends or micro-foes? Our bodies host a mind-bending number of microorganisms, but most effects of this cohabitation are not well understood. Scientists have
Clinical Trial: Collagen Peptides Reduce AGEs in Skin
June 19, 2023
A placebo-controlled, double-blinded human clinical trial published in Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry has determined that collagen peptide ingestion reduces the amount of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in the skin. When the Maillard reaction is a problem AGEs have been known to be harmful for decades [1],
The Common Sweetener Sucralose May Accelerate Aging
June 18, 2023
Researchers publishing in Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B have found that the common sweetener sucralose may contribute to genetic and intestinal damage [1]. Not the only study of this kind This paper begins by stating the fundamental claims that were made prior to
Shingles Vaccine May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
June 16, 2023
New research suggests that vaccination against shingles, a disease caused by the varicella zoster virus, can provide some protection against Alzheimer’s disease, mostly in women [1]. Viruses and aging With causes of many age-related diseases remaining unclear, in recent years, scientists have been looking into the
How Cancer Hijacks the Nervous System
June 15, 2023
A review article published in Nature has outlined the current research into how the nervous system’s signals affect cancer growth. A surprising connection This review opens with a bold but heavily documented claim: the central nervous system (CNS) affects various cancers through signaling mechanisms, even those
SENS Research Foundation’s CEO on Accelerating Rejuvenation
June 14, 2023
We had the chance to interview Lisa Fabiny-Kiser, CEO of the well-known SENS Research Foundation, on all the various research, education, and advocacy activities that the organization is currently doing along with its plans for the future. Public opinion and the academic landscape have changed considerably
Rapamycin Users Report Positive Effects in Survey
June 14, 2023
A new study published in GeroScience addresses the efficacy and side effects of off-label rapamycin as a preventive therapy to maintain healthspan [1]. From a small island to a reportedly life-extending drug When it was discovered in 1972 on the island of Rapa Nui, rapamycin was
Obese People Have Impaired Brain Responses to Nutrients
June 13, 2023
Scientists publishing in Nature Metabolism have shown that obese people have dampened brain responses to food. This effect lingers even after diet-induced weight loss, possibly explaining why it is easy to regain weight [1]. Getting and staying lean is hard Obesity is a certified killer. It
Sirtuins May Help Against Inflammatory Spinal Degeneration
June 12, 2023
Researchers publishing in Aging have outlined a relationship between disc degeneration, macrophage polarization, inflammation, and sirtuins, demonstrating their effectiveness in a rat model of the disease. A crippling and painful disease Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is a major cause of pain and disability [1], as it
How Superior DNA Repair Gives Bowhead Whales Longevity
June 9, 2023
Scientists have found a possible explanation for bowhead whales’ exceptional lifespan, and it might be translatable to humans [1]. More cells, less cancer With some exceptions, body size is strongly correlated with longevity across species. While this can be explained evolutionarily (larger species have fewer extrinsic
How Donated Stem Cells Become Functional Cells
June 8, 2023
Scientists have verified the effectiveness of stem cell transplants, researched a core reason behind it, and published their findings in Aging Cell. The niche controls what stem cells do Back in 1978, Raymond Schofield proposed that hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), which make blood cells, are governed