Category: News
New Year, Same Goal to End Age-Related Diseases
January 26, 2023
The new year is well underway, and we have been our usual busy selves. Join us for the first editorial of the year, and find out about the awesome things
Caloric Restriction Does Not Extend Lifespan in Every Model
January 25, 2023
In a preprint paper, researchers have evaluated the effect of caloric restriction on two long-lived planarian species in various environments that mimic the stochasticity of the real world [1]. Does
Partial Reprogramming Extends Lifespan in Old Mice
January 25, 2023
The journal club returns on Tuesday 31st January at 12:00 Eastern on our Facebook page with host Dr. Oliver Medvedik. We are looking at a preprint this time where partial
Journal Club January 2023
January 25, 2023
The journal club returns on Tuesday 31st January at 12:00 Eastern on our Facebook page with host Dr. Oliver Medvedik. We are looking at a preprint this time where partial
NMN Reduces Metastasis in Difficult Breast Cancer Model
January 24, 2023
In a new paper published in Nature, scientists have found that raising NAD+ levels via supplementation with nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) activates SIRT1 to dampen metastasis in mouse TNBC models [1].
Allogeneic CAR-T Cells Complete Phase 1 Trial
January 23, 2023
The results of a Phase 1 clinical trial of allogeneic CAR T cell therapy against multiple myeloma have been published today in Nature Medicine, and they appear to be promising.
Senescent Cells Leave Fragments Attached to Other Cells
January 20, 2023
In a preprint paper, scientists have reported that senescent cells transiently adhere to neighboring cells, and, upon departure, leave in place large membrane-enclosed fragments of themselves [1]. Mysterious fragments Cellular
Exploring the Biological Aging Advice in “Younger You”
January 20, 2023
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s new book provides an evidence-based approach to diet and lifestyle that aims to reduce your biological age. Beginning with epigenetics Younger You offers a pragmatic and easily
Introducing A Longevity Hackathon for Accelerating Research
January 20, 2023
The latest hackathon event, LongHack, hosted by the VitaDAO team beginning today and continuing over the weekend, will focus on discovering new approaches to longevity science and inspiring new initiatives
The APOE4 Gene Is Associated With Worse Stroke Outcomes
January 19, 2023
Researchers publishing in Aging have found that there is a correlation between the APOE4 gene and poor outcomes after ischemic stroke. An allele with a long and sordid history Other
Selfish, Reckless, Satanic: Life Extension in Movies
January 19, 2023
In the much-awaited sequel to the movie Avatar, there is a passing, peculiar mention of life extension. This mention, as can be expected, is negative. In the movie, the greedy,
Questioning the Usefulness of Model Organisms
January 18, 2023
In a new review paper published in GeroScience, the researchers explored the translatability of anti-aging interventions across species and received somewhat alarming results [1]. Necessary, but not the best Model
The Microbiome Might Affect Motivation for Exercise
January 17, 2023
Scientists publishing in Nature have found that compounds produced by some types of gut bacteria can influence dopamine levels in the brain and, as a result, might influence motivation to
NMN Alleviates Silicate Lung Injury in Mice
January 16, 2023
A new paper published in Nutrients shows that the well-known NAD+ precursor NMN alleviates lung injury caused by silicate inhalation in wild-type mice. An antioxidant approach to a common problem
David Sinclair: Epigenetic Info Loss Is a Cause of Aging
January 13, 2023
Published in Cell, a new paper by David Sinclair and his team argues that epigenetic dysregulation in the form of information loss is a major driver of aging, but it
New Year, Same Goal to End Age-Related Diseases
January 26, 2023
The new year is well underway, and we have been our usual busy selves. Join us for the first editorial of the year, and find out about the awesome things we have been doing for longer, healthier lives. Decentralized science could support aging research progress lifespan.io
Caloric Restriction Does Not Extend Lifespan in Every Model
January 25, 2023
In a preprint paper, researchers have evaluated the effect of caloric restriction on two long-lived planarian species in various environments that mimic the stochasticity of the real world [1]. Does the theory hold? According to a theory that is largely based on plentiful data from model
Partial Reprogramming Extends Lifespan in Old Mice
January 25, 2023
The journal club returns on Tuesday 31st January at 12:00 Eastern on our Facebook page with host Dr. Oliver Medvedik. We are looking at a preprint this time where partial reprogramming factors were used to reverse some aspects of aging in old mice. The paper is
Journal Club January 2023
January 25, 2023
The journal club returns on Tuesday 31st January at 12:00 Eastern on our Facebook page with host Dr. Oliver Medvedik. We are looking at a preprint this time where partial reprogramming factors were used to reverse some aspects of aging in old mice. The paper is
NMN Reduces Metastasis in Difficult Breast Cancer Model
January 24, 2023
In a new paper published in Nature, scientists have found that raising NAD+ levels via supplementation with nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) activates SIRT1 to dampen metastasis in mouse TNBC models [1]. A double-edged sword NAD+ is a ubiquitous co-enzyme that facilitates numerous processes in our body, from
Allogeneic CAR-T Cells Complete Phase 1 Trial
January 23, 2023
The results of a Phase 1 clinical trial of allogeneic CAR T cell therapy against multiple myeloma have been published today in Nature Medicine, and they appear to be promising. B cells, engineered T cells, and lymphodepletion Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma B
Senescent Cells Leave Fragments Attached to Other Cells
January 20, 2023
In a preprint paper, scientists have reported that senescent cells transiently adhere to neighboring cells, and, upon departure, leave in place large membrane-enclosed fragments of themselves [1]. Mysterious fragments Cellular senescence is central to aging, but there are still a lot of unknowns around this complex
Exploring the Biological Aging Advice in “Younger You”
January 20, 2023
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s new book provides an evidence-based approach to diet and lifestyle that aims to reduce your biological age. Beginning with epigenetics Younger You offers a pragmatic and easily understood primer on the role of epigenetics and aging along with an exquisitely detailed plan for
Introducing A Longevity Hackathon for Accelerating Research
January 20, 2023
The latest hackathon event, LongHack, hosted by the VitaDAO team beginning today and continuing over the weekend, will focus on discovering new approaches to longevity science and inspiring new initiatives in the field. What is LongHack? LongHack is a longevity-focused hackathon that is hosted by VitaDAO
The APOE4 Gene Is Associated With Worse Stroke Outcomes
January 19, 2023
Researchers publishing in Aging have found that there is a correlation between the APOE4 gene and poor outcomes after ischemic stroke. An allele with a long and sordid history Other than its well-known association with Alzheimer’s disease, the APOE4 allele, which codes for the ApoE4 apolipoprotein
Selfish, Reckless, Satanic: Life Extension in Movies
January 19, 2023
In the much-awaited sequel to the movie Avatar, there is a passing, peculiar mention of life extension. This mention, as can be expected, is negative. In the movie, the greedy, nature-destroying humans hunt a local whale-like species for several ounces of precious liquid secreted by the
Questioning the Usefulness of Model Organisms
January 18, 2023
In a new review paper published in GeroScience, the researchers explored the translatability of anti-aging interventions across species and received somewhat alarming results [1]. Necessary, but not the best Model organisms have been widely and successfully used to understand the molecular processes driving disease pathologies, identify
The Microbiome Might Affect Motivation for Exercise
January 17, 2023
Scientists publishing in Nature have found that compounds produced by some types of gut bacteria can influence dopamine levels in the brain and, as a result, might influence motivation to go on a morning run [1]. We’ve got company We tend to think of ourselves as
NMN Alleviates Silicate Lung Injury in Mice
January 16, 2023
A new paper published in Nutrients shows that the well-known NAD+ precursor NMN alleviates lung injury caused by silicate inhalation in wild-type mice. An antioxidant approach to a common problem Silicosis is an occupational hazard encountered by people who are regularly exposed to silica dust [1].
David Sinclair: Epigenetic Info Loss Is a Cause of Aging
January 13, 2023
Published in Cell, a new paper by David Sinclair and his team argues that epigenetic dysregulation in the form of information loss is a major driver of aging, but it can be reversed in vivo by partial cellular reprogramming. Genome or epigenome? Both genomic instability and