Category: News
Intellia Shows CRISPR Gene Editing in Humans Has Arrived
June 28, 2021
Intellia has released clinical data for NTLA-2001, a gene therapy for hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis. What is transthyretin amyloidosis? Transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis is the buildup of misfolded transthyretin, a protein generated
Grey Hair Can Change Back to Original Color
June 25, 2021
Many people dread finding their first greying hairs, which is often their first sign that aging is creeping up on them and that the fire of youth is starting to
300 Years of Saving Animals, a Wildlife Guardian’s Wish
June 24, 2021
Today, we are proud to announce the second video in our Lifespan Docs series. This is part of an ongoing series of videos that focuses on the positive aspects of
Evolution Won’t Stop Aging Any Time Soon, but Medicine Might
June 24, 2021
A new study [1] about the ‘invariant rate of ageing’ has led to reports that aging is unstoppable and that we cannot cheat death. However, this reporting is based on
How Stem Cells Promote the Health of Nearby Cells
June 23, 2021
A new study published in the FASEB Journal shows how mesenchymal stem cells derived from adipose tissue (ADSCs) reverse some effects of aging in nearby cells. It’s not the cells
Rapamycin Improves DNA Storage
June 23, 2021
Journal Club returns on June 29th at noon Eastern Time with Dr. Oliver Medvedik. This month we are taking a look at rapamycin, a drug that has long been believed
Can Quantum Computing Help Discover New Drugs?
June 22, 2021
With a new announcement from IBM and Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute, the era of quantum computing has finally arrived in Europe. Can its advance speed up the discovery of new drugs?
What is Pterostilbene? A Summary of Pterostilbene
June 22, 2021
There are few things as tasty as a good blueberry, but science is showing that there could be more health benefits to this delicious fruit than people might think. What
A Look at Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
June 21, 2021
A new review published in the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology discusses the causes of, and potential treatments for, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Fibrosis, but not focused
Starting Your Personal Longevity Strategy
June 18, 2021
Every day, researchers get together in their labs and try to find ways of bringing aging under medical control. Despite the ongoing global effort, it is estimated that a relatively
PEARL Is Funded, Rapamycin Longevity Clinical Trials Begin
June 18, 2021
Today is a doubly important day: it marks the final day of the PEARL campaign and it is a celebration of another victory for the life extension community. PEARL smashed
The Aged Microenvironment Linked to Sarcopenia
June 17, 2021
Muscular degradation with age isn’t the result of a decline in the intrinsic regenerative ability of muscles, according to new research [1]. Instead, sarcopenia is likely due to changes in
Brain Blood Flow Restriction Resembles Brain Aging in Mice
June 16, 2021
A mouse study published in Aging Cell has outlined the similarities between artificially restricted cerebral blood flow and the reduced blood flow associated with aging. Aiming to understand vascular dementia
What is Creatine? A Summary of Methylguanidine Acetic Acid
June 15, 2021
Meat is rich in creatine, an important energy buffer in muscle cells, and the main constituent of a popular sports supplement used by athletes. However, we’re now finding out that
First Multi-Cancer Blood Test Available Now
June 15, 2021
Biotech company GRAIL made history earlier this month when it introduced the first commercially available multi-cancer blood test. The test is based on analyzing tumor DNA in circulation and could
Intellia Shows CRISPR Gene Editing in Humans Has Arrived
June 28, 2021
Intellia has released clinical data for NTLA-2001, a gene therapy for hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis. What is transthyretin amyloidosis? Transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis is the buildup of misfolded transthyretin, a protein generated by the liver. Normally, this protein is partially responsible for the transport of thyroid hormones, hence
Grey Hair Can Change Back to Original Color
June 25, 2021
Many people dread finding their first greying hairs, which is often their first sign that aging is creeping up on them and that the fire of youth is starting to die down and smolder. To some readers, greying hair may seem to be a superficial issue;
300 Years of Saving Animals, a Wildlife Guardian’s Wish
June 24, 2021
Today, we are proud to announce the second video in our Lifespan Docs series. This is part of an ongoing series of videos that focuses on the positive aspects of a world in which healthy life extension is possible. As part of that, we are making
Evolution Won’t Stop Aging Any Time Soon, but Medicine Might
June 24, 2021
A new study [1] about the ‘invariant rate of ageing’ has led to reports that aging is unstoppable and that we cannot cheat death. However, this reporting is based on a misunderstanding of what the study actually says. The misinterpretations The study shows that “immortality and
How Stem Cells Promote the Health of Nearby Cells
June 23, 2021
A new study published in the FASEB Journal shows how mesenchymal stem cells derived from adipose tissue (ADSCs) reverse some effects of aging in nearby cells. It’s not the cells themselves, it’s what they secrete The original and ongoing main purpose of stem cell therapies is
Rapamycin Improves DNA Storage
June 23, 2021
Journal Club returns on June 29th at noon Eastern Time with Dr. Oliver Medvedik. This month we are taking a look at rapamycin, a drug that has long been believed to slow down aging, and how it changes the way DNA is stored inside cells to
Can Quantum Computing Help Discover New Drugs?
June 22, 2021
With a new announcement from IBM and Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute, the era of quantum computing has finally arrived in Europe. Can its advance speed up the discovery of new drugs? Europe joins the race Despite being a research and manufacturing powerhouse, Germany, like Europe as a
What is Pterostilbene? A Summary of Pterostilbene
June 22, 2021
There are few things as tasty as a good blueberry, but science is showing that there could be more health benefits to this delicious fruit than people might think. What is Pterostilbene? Pterostilbene (trans-3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxystilbene) is a naturally occurring polyphenol, a type of molecule that occurs in
A Look at Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
June 21, 2021
A new review published in the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology discusses the causes of, and potential treatments for, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Fibrosis, but not focused on fibroblasts In the lungs, the trachea (airway) breaks out into a tree-like system of nodes.
Starting Your Personal Longevity Strategy
June 18, 2021
Every day, researchers get together in their labs and try to find ways of bringing aging under medical control. Despite the ongoing global effort, it is estimated that a relatively complete system of controlling biological aging is at least 20 years away. That means there is
PEARL Is Funded, Rapamycin Longevity Clinical Trials Begin
June 18, 2021
Today is a doubly important day: it marks the final day of the PEARL campaign and it is a celebration of another victory for the life extension community. PEARL smashed its initial fundraising goal and sailed through its two stretch goals, raising just under $183k thanks
The Aged Microenvironment Linked to Sarcopenia
June 17, 2021
Muscular degradation with age isn’t the result of a decline in the intrinsic regenerative ability of muscles, according to new research [1]. Instead, sarcopenia is likely due to changes in the muscle microenvironment that reduce repair and regeneration. Declining muscles Age-related muscle loss can begin as
Brain Blood Flow Restriction Resembles Brain Aging in Mice
June 16, 2021
A mouse study published in Aging Cell has outlined the similarities between artificially restricted cerebral blood flow and the reduced blood flow associated with aging. Aiming to understand vascular dementia Prior research has shown that reduced cerebral blood flow, known as hypoperfusion, results in vascular dementia
What is Creatine? A Summary of Methylguanidine Acetic Acid
June 15, 2021
Meat is rich in creatine, an important energy buffer in muscle cells, and the main constituent of a popular sports supplement used by athletes. However, we’re now finding out that there’s more to it than ‘meats’ the eye. What is creatine? Creatine (α-methyl guanidine-acetic acid) is
First Multi-Cancer Blood Test Available Now
June 15, 2021
Biotech company GRAIL made history earlier this month when it introduced the first commercially available multi-cancer blood test. The test is based on analyzing tumor DNA in circulation and could be a game-changer in the field of cancer diagnostics, especially if the company continues to improve