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We Can Think of Worse Curses, Elon Musk
November 23, 2022
Two days ago, famous billionaire and new Twitter owner Elon Musk Tweeted that he cannot think of a worse curse than living forever, in reply to a Tweet relating to
Journal Club November 2022
November 23, 2022
The Journal Club returns at 12:00 Eastern time, November 29th. Dr. Medvedik will be taking a look at the recent paper entitled “Rapamycin treatment during development extends life span and
Rapamycin extends life span & health span in mice & Daphnia
November 23, 2022
The Journal Club returns at 12:00 Eastern time, November 29th on our Facebook channel. Dr. Medvedik will be taking a look at the recent paper entitled “Rapamycin treatment during development
Nicotinamide Riboside May Make Existing Cancer Worse
November 22, 2022
A paper published in the journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics has caused a stir in the longevity community by showing that nicotinamide riboside (NR), a precursor to NAD+, makes tumors more
Correlation Between Cognitive Decline and Epigenetic Clocks
November 21, 2022
Researchers publishing in Aging have found a correlation between cognitive decline and measurements of epigenetic aging. Familiar epigenetic clocks For this study, the researchers used four familiar epigenetic clocks: the
New Initiative for a More Longevity-Friendly World
November 18, 2022
Quantum Healthy Longevity Innovation Mission is a new UK-based initiative touting a multi-pronged approach to push for longer lifespans and healthspans for everyone. Aging is complex A couple of decades
Muscle Strength Associated with Oral Health
November 17, 2022
Researchers publishing in The Lancet have found a relationship between poor oral health and weaker muscles in people who are at least 70 years old. An established health link We
Protein Content in an Optimal Diet
November 16, 2022
In a new study published in Nature Communications, researchers have designed guidelines for dietary amino acid consumption for optimal health [1]. Protein matters Diet is an important component of a
FDA Purges NMN From the List of Supplements
November 16, 2022
Reversing its own earlier decision, the FDA has informed an NMN manufacturer that the molecule can no longer be marketed as part of dietary supplements. Another company that is testing
Arginase Inhibitor Improves “Leaky Gut” in Old Mice
November 15, 2022
According to a new study, the age-related increase in intestinal permeability that drives inflammation can be alleviated by inhibiting the enzyme arginase, a regulator of nitric oxide production [1]. Gut
The Effects of Niacin on Alzheimer’s in Mice
November 14, 2022
A study published in the Annals of Translational Medicine has shown the effects of niacin supplementation on a mouse model of Alzheimer’s and outlined the genes involved. Niacin’s known effects
Protein Intake Increases Bone Density in Older Adults
November 11, 2022
Scientists have found that animal protein consumption positively correlates with bone density in older adults. Things become more complicated regarding plant protein [1]. Too little or too much? Just
Harnessing Senescent Cancer Cells to Fight Cancer
November 10, 2022
New research published in Cancer Discovery has outlined a potential new method of using senescent cells to encourage the immune system to attack cancer [1]. Senescent cancer cells and immune
Astaxanthin Improves Endurance in Older Adults
November 9, 2022
In a new study published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Japanese researchers have shown that astaxanthin supplementation improves endurance in healthy older adults [1]. Muscles succumb
Dr. Matt Kaeberlein on WormBot and the Dog Aging Project
November 8, 2022
Dr. Matt Kaeberlein is a heavy hitter in the longevity field. While his name has become associated with the Dog Aging Project that he started a few years ago, his
We Can Think of Worse Curses, Elon Musk
November 23, 2022
Two days ago, famous billionaire and new Twitter owner Elon Musk Tweeted that he cannot think of a worse curse than living forever, in reply to a Tweet relating to the predicted heat death of the universe. A consistent argument This is not Elon Musk’s first
Journal Club November 2022
November 23, 2022
The Journal Club returns at 12:00 Eastern time, November 29th. Dr. Medvedik will be taking a look at the recent paper entitled “Rapamycin treatment during development extends life span and health span of male mice and Daphnia magna“. Abstract Development is tightly connected to aging, but
Rapamycin extends life span & health span in mice & Daphnia
November 23, 2022
The Journal Club returns at 12:00 Eastern time, November 29th on our Facebook channel. Dr. Medvedik will be taking a look at the recent paper entitled “Rapamycin treatment during development extends life span and health span of male mice and Daphnia magna”[1]. Abstract Development is tightly
Nicotinamide Riboside May Make Existing Cancer Worse
November 22, 2022
A paper published in the journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics has caused a stir in the longevity community by showing that nicotinamide riboside (NR), a precursor to NAD+, makes tumors more aggressive in a mouse model [1]. Using a novel diagnostic tool In this new paper, the
Correlation Between Cognitive Decline and Epigenetic Clocks
November 21, 2022
Researchers publishing in Aging have found a correlation between cognitive decline and measurements of epigenetic aging. Familiar epigenetic clocks For this study, the researchers used four familiar epigenetic clocks: the first-generation Horvath and Hannum clocks along with the second-generation PhenoAge and GrimAge clocks, which are geared
New Initiative for a More Longevity-Friendly World
November 18, 2022
Quantum Healthy Longevity Innovation Mission is a new UK-based initiative touting a multi-pronged approach to push for longer lifespans and healthspans for everyone. Aging is complex A couple of decades ago, researchers began to realize that aging, like diseases, can be amenable to treatment, at least
Muscle Strength Associated with Oral Health
November 17, 2022
Researchers publishing in The Lancet have found a relationship between poor oral health and weaker muscles in people who are at least 70 years old. An established health link We have previously reported on the relationship between disease and oral health, specifically diabetes, and research has
Protein Content in an Optimal Diet
November 16, 2022
In a new study published in Nature Communications, researchers have designed guidelines for dietary amino acid consumption for optimal health [1]. Protein matters Diet is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and is believed to play a major role in health status and longevity. It
FDA Purges NMN From the List of Supplements
November 16, 2022
Reversing its own earlier decision, the FDA has informed an NMN manufacturer that the molecule can no longer be marketed as part of dietary supplements. Another company that is testing NMN as a drug probably contributed to the decision, which is not being enforced as of
Arginase Inhibitor Improves “Leaky Gut” in Old Mice
November 15, 2022
According to a new study, the age-related increase in intestinal permeability that drives inflammation can be alleviated by inhibiting the enzyme arginase, a regulator of nitric oxide production [1]. Gut feeling While age-related sterile inflammation (inflammaging) is considered one of the hallmarks of aging and a
The Effects of Niacin on Alzheimer’s in Mice
November 14, 2022
A study published in the Annals of Translational Medicine has shown the effects of niacin supplementation on a mouse model of Alzheimer’s and outlined the genes involved. Niacin’s known effects Niacin supplementation has been previously researched in its effects on neurological diseases: we have discussed its
Protein Intake Increases Bone Density in Older Adults
November 11, 2022
Scientists have found that animal protein consumption positively correlates with bone density in older adults. Things become more complicated regarding plant protein [1]. Too little or too much? Just how much protein people should consume has been a point of contention. Decades-old research, performed mainly
Harnessing Senescent Cancer Cells to Fight Cancer
November 10, 2022
New research published in Cancer Discovery has outlined a potential new method of using senescent cells to encourage the immune system to attack cancer [1]. Senescent cancer cells and immune clearance Cellular senescence is a stress response [2], and cancer cells within tumors undergo significant stress:
Astaxanthin Improves Endurance in Older Adults
November 9, 2022
In a new study published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Japanese researchers have shown that astaxanthin supplementation improves endurance in healthy older adults [1]. Muscles succumb to oxidative stress Aging leads to reduced muscle strength and endurance. Currently, exercising is the only
Dr. Matt Kaeberlein on WormBot and the Dog Aging Project
November 8, 2022
Dr. Matt Kaeberlein is a heavy hitter in the longevity field. While his name has become associated with the Dog Aging Project that he started a few years ago, his research interests span much wider. Besides an update on the Dog Aging Project, which is still