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World’s First Pig-to-Human Liver Transplant
Chinese scientists announced the world’s first successful transplantation of a genetically modified pig liver into a brain-dead patient. This represents an important step towards routinely using pig organs to […]
Extracellular Vesicles Restore Some Heart Function to Mice
Publishing in Stem Cell Research & Therapy, researchers have found that small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) derived from young mice alleviate heart dysfunction in older mice. Reaffirming an approach These researchers note […]
Activation of Silent X Chromosome Might Improve Cognition
Using a mouse model, researchers from UCSF have found that the genes that become activated on the silent X chromosome might explain some sex-dependent […]
Scientists Discover a New Mitigator of Senescence
Working with flies, mice, and human cells, scientists have demonstrated that a highly conserved protein can modulate cellular senescence, potentially opening a new avenue for future therapies [1]. DNA damage and senescence Imagine what would […]
Rejuvenation Roundup March 2025
It’s April Fool’s Day, but until we prevent our bodies from gradually deteriorating, the joke will always be on us. Here’s a no-fooling list of what’s been done to fight aging last month. Interviews Joshua “Scotch” McClure: “Infectious Disease Drives […]
Changes in Aging Adrenal Glands Disturb Hormonal Balance
In the Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, reviewers have described how aging affects the adrenal glands, which has downstream effects on the rest of the human body. Small but vital This paper begins with an in-depth description of the anatomy […]
Need for Cholesterol May Explain Alzheimer’s Brain Patterns
Some brain regions are more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease than others. A new study suggests that this might be due to how they uptake cholesterol [1]. Why do some parts of the brain succumb earlier? Despite decades […]
Researchers Find New Target for Spinal Disc Degeneration
Researchers have found a new avenue for approaching spinal disc degeneration and published their work in Aging Cell. A very common problem Back problems in the elderly are […]
Heat May Speed Up Epigenetic Aging in Older Adults
A recent study reported significant associations between increased heat days and accelerated epigenetic aging [1]. Heat alters DNA While warm summer days on the beach are pleasant, extreme heat is not as enjoyable, especially in daily life. It […]
Anti-Amyloid Drug Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk in Small Subgroup
According to an open-label study from Washington University in St. Louis, the anti-amyloid drug gantenerumab reduced the risk of developing familial Alzheimer’s disease in a subgroup of participants [1]. Is it about amyloid […]
Joshua “Scotch” McClure: “Infectious Disease Drives Aging”
Like many people, I’m both wary of and intrigued by people who make bombastic claims. Years in the longevity field have taught me caution but […]
Scientists Create Cytoskeleton-Like Structures From RNA
In a new study, researchers report producing self-assembling nanotubes and rings made from RNA molecules inside artificial cell-like lipid vesicles. In the future, this technology could facilitate the creation of synthetic cells for various […]
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