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Olive Oil Linked to Significantly Lower Mortality

In a new study published in the journal Nutritional Epidemiology, scientists have found a strong association between olive oil consumption and lower risk of cardiovascular, cancer, and all-cause mortality [1].

HIIT and Intermittent Fasting Show Cumulative Effect

Scientists have shown that both high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and time-restricted eating improve metabolism in healthy overweight women, with their combination providing the biggest effect [1]. Which one is better?

Air Pollution

Air Pollution Impairs Lung Function

In a new study published in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, the researchers have shown that air pollution leads to lung function decline accompanied by lung and intestinal microbiome disbalances [1].

Genetic mutation

The Impact of Genetic Risk Factors on Healthspan

A research paper published in Nature Medicine has shown the results of a broad investigation into gene variants associated with healthspan [1]. Genome-wide association studies A genome-wide association study is

Confused researcher

Older Immune Cells Kill Cancer Cells More Quickly

In Aging Cell, researchers have published the surprising and counterintuitive finding that older immune cells are able to kill cancer cells more quickly than their younger counterparts. The aging of

Brain regions

Mitochondria in Different Brain Regions Age Differently

In a new study published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine, researchers have identified a link between mitochondrial function and the vulnerability of specific brain regions to age-associated neurodegeneration [1].

Intestines

Heart Aging Associated With a Bad Gut Microbiome

In ESC Heart Failure, researchers have commented about the correlation between a poor gut microbiome and aging of the heart [1]. The microbiome is important in aging Research increasingly suggests

Mutant cell

How Cancers Handle Protein Misfolding

A preprint published in bioRxiv has shown the mechanisms by which cancer handles the protein dysfunction brought about by its own mutational load and how these mechanisms are different from

Olive oil

Olive Oil Linked to Significantly Lower Mortality

In a new study published in the journal Nutritional Epidemiology, scientists have found a strong association between olive oil consumption and lower risk of cardiovascular, cancer, and all-cause mortality [1]. Does olive oil prolong life? Olive oil being healthier than most other oils and fats is

Elderly falls

Pain Is Associated with Increased Risk of Falls in Adults

In a new longitudinal study published in European Geriatric Medicine, the researchers have shown that people experiencing moderate to severe pain in multiple sites have an increased risk of falls, particularly in middle age [1]. Aging and falls In one’s youth, falling doesn’t seem dangerous and

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Intermittent Exercise Encourages Muscle Protein Uptake

A research paper published in the Journal of Applied Physiology has found that regular, intermittent exercise encourages amino acids to form proteins in muscle. Anabolic resistance Previous research has found that a lack of activity accelerates the age-related muscle loss known as sarcopenia [1]. This has

HIIT and Intermittent Fasting Show Cumulative Effect

Scientists have shown that both high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and time-restricted eating improve metabolism in healthy overweight women, with their combination providing the biggest effect [1]. Which one is better? Good dietary habits and physical activity are currently our best options for living longer and healthier

Bowhead whale

Bowhead Whale’s Longevity May Be Due to Twin Genes

A preprint published in bioRxiv has partially explained the lifespan of the bowhead whale through its duplication of CDKN2C, which regulates how cells divide. Peto’s paradox It would be logical for longer-lived animals to be more susceptible to cancer than shorter-lived animals over time, as they

Good and bad

Senescent Cells Can Be Good or Bad According to New Study

New research has scientists reconsidering the role of ‘zombie’ cells that drive some aspects of aging and whether they should be eliminated using senolytic drugs. It turns out that not all senescent cells are necessarily bad and that some may be helpful. Introducing zombie cells As

Air Pollution

Air Pollution Impairs Lung Function

In a new study published in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, the researchers have shown that air pollution leads to lung function decline accompanied by lung and intestinal microbiome disbalances [1]. Air quality and longevity It is widely accepted that both intrinsic and extrinsic factors influence lifespan.

Genetic mutation

The Impact of Genetic Risk Factors on Healthspan

A research paper published in Nature Medicine has shown the results of a broad investigation into gene variants associated with healthspan [1]. Genome-wide association studies A genome-wide association study is an effort to use enormous databases and computational analysis to examine the genetic causes of disease

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T Cells Acquire Telomeres from Antigen-Presenting Cells

Scientists have found that when T cells are activated by antigen-presenting cells, the activating cells donate chunks of their telomeres to the T cells, preventing senescence [1]. Imperfect protection Telomeres are sequences of TTAGGG repeats at the ends of our chromosomes that protect their integrity. Because

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Leading the Movement for Longer and Healthier Lives

As a non-profit organization, our goal is to engage and educate the public about the potential of rejuvenation and a world in which age-related diseases are a thing of the past. With that in mind, this is the ideal opportunity to tell you about some of

Confused researcher

Older Immune Cells Kill Cancer Cells More Quickly

In Aging Cell, researchers have published the surprising and counterintuitive finding that older immune cells are able to kill cancer cells more quickly than their younger counterparts. The aging of CD8+ T cells The researchers introduce their subject by discussing CD8+ T cells in the context

Brain regions

Mitochondria in Different Brain Regions Age Differently

In a new study published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine, researchers have identified a link between mitochondrial function and the vulnerability of specific brain regions to age-associated neurodegeneration [1]. Brain region-specific vulnerability It is well-known that the human brain is heterogeneous in terms of structure

Intestines

Heart Aging Associated With a Bad Gut Microbiome

In ESC Heart Failure, researchers have commented about the correlation between a poor gut microbiome and aging of the heart [1]. The microbiome is important in aging Research increasingly suggests that the quality and composition of the gut microbiome may play a role as important as

Mutant cell

How Cancers Handle Protein Misfolding

A preprint published in bioRxiv has shown the mechanisms by which cancer handles the protein dysfunction brought about by its own mutational load and how these mechanisms are different from ordinary proteostasis machinery. A highly variable burden Previous research has shown that tumors vary widely in

Morten Scheibye-Knudsen

The Longevity Molecule Project with Morten Scheibye-Knudsen

Dr. Morten Schiebye-Knudsen is the founder of the Longevity Molecule Project funded by VitaDAO. However, this is just one side of his research. After starting his career as a physician in Denmark, he studied at the National Institute on Aging before founding the Scheibye-Knudsen Lab. Thanks