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Young Microbiomes in Very Old People
April 6, 2023
Research published today in Nature Aging has illustrated how the gut microbiomes of the longest-lived people are more likely to have bacterial populations associated with youth. A known difference This
We Continue To Engage Growing Audiences About Rejuvenation
April 5, 2023
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, spring has finally arrived, and with it, we have lots of news to share with you! Happy birthday to us! That’s right,
Bryan Johnson And His Race Against Time
April 4, 2023
Bryan Johnson is an enigma in the longevity space, someone who is difficult to place in a familiar category or determine the net impact of. Johnson is a successful tech
Cold Temperatures Stimulate Lifespan-Associated Protein
April 3, 2023
A paper published today in Nature Aging describes how cold temperatures stimulate the production of PA28γ, a protein that appears to increase lifespan in worms and cells. An explanation for
Rejuvenation Roundup March 2023
April 3, 2023
March marks the beginning of spring and the time for renewal, and this month, labs around the world have looked into renewing older concepts of aging and discovered potential methods
Daily Step Count, Less Mortality, Diminishing Returns
March 31, 2023
A new study using wearable accelerometers suggests that you don’t have to clock extreme numbers of steps every day to stay healthy [1]. Do you always need to hit the
Using AI to Measure Age Through the Eyes
March 30, 2023
An accepted manuscript in eLife Sciences has described eyeAge, a new clock that uses deep learning to analyze the eye in detail in order to predict chronological age and age acceleration.
Inhibiting DREAM for Enhanced DNA Damage Repair
March 29, 2023
In a new study published in Nature Structural and Molecular Biology, researchers have demonstrated that by manipulating the DREAM protein complex, a major regulator of DNA damage response, it might
Vesicles from Senescent Cells Encourage Young Stem Cells
March 28, 2023
Scientists have shown that extracellular vesicles derived from senescent stem cells can improve the proliferation, viability, and migration capacity of healthy stem cells [1]. Cell-to-cell packages Extracellular vesicles (EVs, not
Senescent Cells and Loose Teeth
March 27, 2023
A team of researchers has recently published a study on the effects of senescence on periodontal tissues in Aging. Connecting bones and teeth We have previously outlined a study showing
Dr. Nir Barzilai on How to Age Later
March 27, 2023
In “Age Later: Healthspan, Lifespan, and the New Science of Longevity,” Dr. Nir Barzilai provides an insightful and comprehensive overview of the latest research on aging and longevity. As a
Ashley Zehnder on Harnessing Animal Genes Against Aging
March 24, 2023
Many species have developed amazing mechanisms to cope with various drivers of aging. We have previously interviewed two prominent experts that study those evolutionary marvels: Steven Austad and Emma Teeling.
Promoting Muscle Regeneration With an Immune Factor
March 23, 2023
A paper published today in Nature Aging has shown that a macrophage-regulating factor has a significant impact on muscle regeneration. Healing slows with aging The researchers note two key reasons
Journal Club March 2023 + Zoom Connection Details
March 23, 2023
The Journal Club returns on Tuesday 28th March at 12:00 PM Eastern time to the Lifespan.io Facebook channel. This month Dr. Oliver Medvedik will be exploring a recent study which
Long-Term Resistance Exercise Increases Autophagy
March 22, 2023
In a new systemic review published in Autophagy Reports, researchers have demonstrated that exercise plays a role in regulating autophagy, depending on its type [1]. Manipulating autophagy Disabled autophagy was
Young Microbiomes in Very Old People
April 6, 2023
Research published today in Nature Aging has illustrated how the gut microbiomes of the longest-lived people are more likely to have bacterial populations associated with youth. A known difference This is far from the first study showing a connection between a healthy, youthful microbiome and enhanced
We Continue To Engage Growing Audiences About Rejuvenation
April 5, 2023
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, spring has finally arrived, and with it, we have lots of news to share with you! Happy birthday to us! That’s right, folks, it’s our birthday, and we are celebrating nine years of being a non-profit organization that
Bryan Johnson And His Race Against Time
April 4, 2023
Bryan Johnson is an enigma in the longevity space, someone who is difficult to place in a familiar category or determine the net impact of. Johnson is a successful tech entrepreneur of humble origins who sold his company Braintree Venmo to PayPal in 2013 for 800
Cold Temperatures Stimulate Lifespan-Associated Protein
April 3, 2023
A paper published today in Nature Aging describes how cold temperatures stimulate the production of PA28γ, a protein that appears to increase lifespan in worms and cells. An explanation for a commonly held belief Cold temperatures have been associated with longevity for more than a hundred
Rejuvenation Roundup March 2023
April 3, 2023
March marks the beginning of spring and the time for renewal, and this month, labs around the world have looked into renewing older concepts of aging and discovered potential methods for renewing our bodies. LEAF News Partnership Opportunities for the 5th Annual Age-Related Disease Therapeutics Summit:
Daily Step Count, Less Mortality, Diminishing Returns
March 31, 2023
A new study using wearable accelerometers suggests that you don’t have to clock extreme numbers of steps every day to stay healthy [1]. Do you always need to hit the target? A tight association between physical activity and health is widely known [2]. In fact, staying
Using AI to Measure Age Through the Eyes
March 30, 2023
An accepted manuscript in eLife Sciences has described eyeAge, a new clock that uses deep learning to analyze the eye in detail in order to predict chronological age and age acceleration. Retinal signs of aging This project was developed with the knowledge that fundus imagery, which shows
Inhibiting DREAM for Enhanced DNA Damage Repair
March 29, 2023
In a new study published in Nature Structural and Molecular Biology, researchers have demonstrated that by manipulating the DREAM protein complex, a major regulator of DNA damage response, it might be possible to alter the number of DNA mutations accumulated with age [1]. Mutations and DREAMs
Vesicles from Senescent Cells Encourage Young Stem Cells
March 28, 2023
Scientists have shown that extracellular vesicles derived from senescent stem cells can improve the proliferation, viability, and migration capacity of healthy stem cells [1]. Cell-to-cell packages Extracellular vesicles (EVs, not to be confused with electric vehicles) are tiny membrane-bound bubbles that are emitted by cells and
Senescent Cells and Loose Teeth
March 27, 2023
A team of researchers has recently published a study on the effects of senescence on periodontal tissues in Aging. Connecting bones and teeth We have previously outlined a study showing a relationship between gum disease and biomarkers of inflammation. Noting that aging itself is a risk
Dr. Nir Barzilai on How to Age Later
March 27, 2023
In “Age Later: Healthspan, Lifespan, and the New Science of Longevity,” Dr. Nir Barzilai provides an insightful and comprehensive overview of the latest research on aging and longevity. As a renowned gerontologist and the director of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College
Ashley Zehnder on Harnessing Animal Genes Against Aging
March 24, 2023
Many species have developed amazing mechanisms to cope with various drivers of aging. We have previously interviewed two prominent experts that study those evolutionary marvels: Steven Austad and Emma Teeling. However, this research is not purely academic anymore. A handful of bold entrepreneurs are trying to
Promoting Muscle Regeneration With an Immune Factor
March 23, 2023
A paper published today in Nature Aging has shown that a macrophage-regulating factor has a significant impact on muscle regeneration. Healing slows with aging The researchers note two key reasons for the decline of regenerative abilities with aging. The first is stem cell exhaustion, the gradual
Journal Club March 2023 + Zoom Connection Details
March 23, 2023
The Journal Club returns on Tuesday 28th March at 12:00 PM Eastern time to the Lifespan.io Facebook channel. This month Dr. Oliver Medvedik will be exploring a recent study which looked at the effects of prolonged fasting on human macrophages and how metabolites from that fasting
Long-Term Resistance Exercise Increases Autophagy
March 22, 2023
In a new systemic review published in Autophagy Reports, researchers have demonstrated that exercise plays a role in regulating autophagy, depending on its type [1]. Manipulating autophagy Disabled autophagy was recently acknowledged as a hallmark of aging. Indeed, boosting the ability of cells to get rid