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Loss of IGF-1 May Contribute to Neurovascular Aging
July 28, 2022
Researchers publishing in GeroScience have reported that the age-related decline in IGF-1 levels is associated with neurovascular aging [1]. IGF-1 and brain vasculature This paper begins with a discussion of
Glutamine Supplementation Has Anti-Aging Potential
July 27, 2022
A new study published in Frontiers of Pharmacology has shown that glutamine deprivation might speed up aging while glutamine supplementation reduces oxidative stress-induced senescence in mice [1]. Glutamine is an
Social Frailty Is Correlated with All-Cause Mortality
July 26, 2022
Scientists have shown that social frailty – a composite index based on income level, household status, and social activity – significantly affects all-cause mortality in the elderly, with poverty being
Blueberry Extract Reduces Aging Biomarkers in Rat Livers
July 25, 2022
A study published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity has shown how blueberry extract moderately improves several age-related biomarkers in the livers of aging male rats. Rich in polyphenols In
NAD+ Helps Natural Killer Cells to Fight Cancer
July 25, 2022
Scientists have shown that the effectiveness of natural killer cells, a crucial component of the immune system, is directly linked to NAD+ levels [1]. Naturally deadly Natural killer cells (NK)
Oocytes Age Slowly by Remodeling Electron Transport
July 22, 2022
Scientists have discovered that immature oocytes maintain their youth by shutting down one of the protein complexes that produce energy in mitochondria [1]. Live slow, stay young Every female is
Vitamin D Supplements May Make Alzheimer’s Worse
July 21, 2022
Researchers publishing in Aging Cell have found that administering Vitamin D to Alzheimer’s patients may actually make the problem worse. A matter of cause and effect Vitamin D deficiency is
Fighting Muscle Atrophy with Gene Editing
July 20, 2022
In a new study published in Journal of Nanobiotechnology, researchers prevented muscle atrophy both in vitro and in vivo by delivering a CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system packaged in engineered extracellular
Rejuvenating old human skin through VEGF-A
July 20, 2022
Journal Club, hosted by Dr. Oliver Medvedik, will return on July 26, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time. This month, we are going to be taking a look at a recent
Journal Club July 2022
July 20, 2022
Journal Club, hosted by Dr. Oliver Medvedik, will return on July 26th at 12:00 Eastern. This month, we are going to be taking a look at a recent paper where
The Evandro Fang Lab Receives VitaDAO’s Third IP-NFT Funding
July 19, 2022
On June 15, 2022, VitaDAO hosted an online IP-NFT Transfer Ceremony honoring its third project funded via an IP-NFT: Evandro Fang Lab. The finances delivered to this lab will go
Exercise and Healthy Diet Cannot Replace Each Other
July 19, 2022
In a large-scale study, scientists have shown that exercise and good diet affect mortality independently, showing that you need both to stay healthy [1]. Is vigorous exercise special? Exercise is
The Importance of Mitochondria in Joint Health
July 18, 2022
Publishing in Aging, a team of Spanish researchers has found that changing the mitochondria of standard Black 6 mice leads to marked improvements in joint health. Conplastic mice The Black
Longevity Will Become a Mainstream Part of Drug Development
July 18, 2022
Joppe Nieuwenhuis, Innovation Scout at Rejuveron Life Sciences, discusses his views about the future of longevity and rejuvenation research and how it will merge with current medical frameworks and systems.
Mild COVID Can Cause Protracted Neurological Problems
July 15, 2022
Researchers have shown that even mild SARS-CoV-2 infection can cause lingering neurological symptoms. These findings might shed light on the infamous “long COVID” [1]. Mild doesn’t mean harmless COVID survivors
Loss of IGF-1 May Contribute to Neurovascular Aging
July 28, 2022
Researchers publishing in GeroScience have reported that the age-related decline in IGF-1 levels is associated with neurovascular aging [1]. IGF-1 and brain vasculature This paper begins with a discussion of neurovascular coupling (NVC) and its relationship to vascular dementia. Blood flow to the brain is extremely
Glutamine Supplementation Has Anti-Aging Potential
July 27, 2022
A new study published in Frontiers of Pharmacology has shown that glutamine deprivation might speed up aging while glutamine supplementation reduces oxidative stress-induced senescence in mice [1]. Glutamine is an amino acid of paramount importance for many cellular functions. It is involved in the synthesis of
Social Frailty Is Correlated with All-Cause Mortality
July 26, 2022
Scientists have shown that social frailty – a composite index based on income level, household status, and social activity – significantly affects all-cause mortality in the elderly, with poverty being the predominant factor [1]. There is more than one way to be frail Physical frailty is
Blueberry Extract Reduces Aging Biomarkers in Rat Livers
July 25, 2022
A study published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity has shown how blueberry extract moderately improves several age-related biomarkers in the livers of aging male rats. Rich in polyphenols In their introduction, the researchers describe polyphenols, a broad category of plant compounds that includes flavonoids. Specifically,
NAD+ Helps Natural Killer Cells to Fight Cancer
July 25, 2022
Scientists have shown that the effectiveness of natural killer cells, a crucial component of the immune system, is directly linked to NAD+ levels [1]. Naturally deadly Natural killer cells (NK) are an important part of the innate immune system. They got this designation, in arguably the
Oocytes Age Slowly by Remodeling Electron Transport
July 22, 2022
Scientists have discovered that immature oocytes maintain their youth by shutting down one of the protein complexes that produce energy in mitochondria [1]. Live slow, stay young Every female is endowed with a finite number of oocytes that form before birth, then reside in the ovaries
Vitamin D Supplements May Make Alzheimer’s Worse
July 21, 2022
Researchers publishing in Aging Cell have found that administering Vitamin D to Alzheimer’s patients may actually make the problem worse. A matter of cause and effect Vitamin D deficiency is strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease [1], and previous research has suggested that addressing this deficiency might
Fighting Muscle Atrophy with Gene Editing
July 20, 2022
In a new study published in Journal of Nanobiotechnology, researchers prevented muscle atrophy both in vitro and in vivo by delivering a CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system packaged in engineered extracellular vesicles [1]. When just using it doesn’t quite cut it Aging is accompanied by the loss
Rejuvenating old human skin through VEGF-A
July 20, 2022
Journal Club, hosted by Dr. Oliver Medvedik, will return on July 26, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time. This month, we are going to be taking a look at a recent paper where researchers showed that old human skin rejuvenated when implanted in young mice [1]. The
Journal Club July 2022
July 20, 2022
Journal Club, hosted by Dr. Oliver Medvedik, will return on July 26th at 12:00 Eastern. This month, we are going to be taking a look at a recent paper where researchers showed that old human skin rejuvenated when implanted in young mice [1]. The study helps
The Evandro Fang Lab Receives VitaDAO’s Third IP-NFT Funding
July 19, 2022
On June 15, 2022, VitaDAO hosted an online IP-NFT Transfer Ceremony honoring its third project funded via an IP-NFT: Evandro Fang Lab. The finances delivered to this lab will go toward further research into identifying novel mitophagy inducers that contribute to healthy brain aging and longevity.
Exercise and Healthy Diet Cannot Replace Each Other
July 19, 2022
In a large-scale study, scientists have shown that exercise and good diet affect mortality independently, showing that you need both to stay healthy [1]. Is vigorous exercise special? Exercise is good for you, and so is a healthy diet. Moreover, those are probably the only currently
The Importance of Mitochondria in Joint Health
July 18, 2022
Publishing in Aging, a team of Spanish researchers has found that changing the mitochondria of standard Black 6 mice leads to marked improvements in joint health. Conplastic mice The Black 6 mouse is well-known in research as a standard in the industry. However, it is not
Longevity Will Become a Mainstream Part of Drug Development
July 18, 2022
Joppe Nieuwenhuis, Innovation Scout at Rejuveron Life Sciences, discusses his views about the future of longevity and rejuvenation research and how it will merge with current medical frameworks and systems. About Rejuveron Rejuveron is a clinical-stage biotechnology company creating therapies to improve healthy aging. Its experienced
Mild COVID Can Cause Protracted Neurological Problems
July 15, 2022
Researchers have shown that even mild SARS-CoV-2 infection can cause lingering neurological symptoms. These findings might shed light on the infamous “long COVID” [1]. Mild doesn’t mean harmless COVID survivors sometimes experience cognitive symptoms, such as “brain fog”, that can linger for months. Those symptoms can