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Inhibiting a Fundamental Factor in Brain Inflammation
Researchers have devised a method of reducing brain inflammation by creating a long-lasting inhibitor of the inflammatory factor NF-κB. Targeting inflammaging […]
Ultrasound as a Tool to Eliminate Senescent Cells
A new study suggests that low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) can be beneficial in eliminating senescent cells through the recruitment and […]
New Database Lets You Know How Processed Your Food Is
Scientists have presented GroceryDB, an open-access online database that measures the degree of processing of tens of thousands of products sold in three major US grocery chains [1]. What is ultra-processed […]
Restoring Cellular Proliferation Through Exosomes
In Cell Metabolism, researchers have described how a microRNA (miRNA) derived from exosomes generated by human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) restores function […]
New Drug Eliminates Breast Cancer in Mouse Study
Researchers have discovered a small molecule that effectively kills cancer cells in the most prevalent type of breast cancer. The new drug could help against cancer […]
Marco Quarta on Cellular Senescence in Aging
Dr. Marco Quarta runs one of the most interesting start-ups in the longevity field: Rubedo, which focuses on utilizing the senolytic approach to cellular senescence. This company has developed ingenious ways to cope with the notorious […]
Maintaining Muscle by Restoring Gut Bacteria
In Aging Cell, researchers have described how different combinations of gut bacteria impact muscle strength in mice. Expanding upon a known link The link between gut bacteria and health is well-documented, and multiple biomarkers have […]
Cyclarity Launches Human Trial to Cure Atherosclerosis
Recently, Cyclarity Therapeutics announced the launch of a Phase 1 human clinical trial for a drug that aims to remove the arterial plaques that lead to heart attacks and strokes. Tackling the leading […]
Maintaining Telomeres Extends Lifespan in Mice
A recent study has found that the overexpression of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT), which is a subunit of telomerase, an enzyme essential for telomere maintenance, leads to lifespan extension in mice without significant side […]
Fighting Alzheimer’s by Helping Neurons Consume Proteins
Researchers have found that kinesin family member 9 (KIF9), a protein that diminishes with aging, is instrumental in allowing cells to consume harmful proteins and fights Alzheimer’s in a mouse model. Consuming amyloids before they […]
New Study Links Epigenetic Changes to Genetic Mutations
A new paper published in Nature Aging suggests that somatic mutations cause significant remodeling of the epigenetic landscape. The findings might be relevant […]
The Battle for Long Life Has Been Accomplished: What’s Next?
How long can people live? This is not just a foundational question in science. The answer has important public policy implications […]
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