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Precision Targeting of Senescent Cells
In a journal called Small, researchers have described a new targeting mechanism for delivering senolytic compounds where they need to go. Finding the right nanoparticle This paper begins with a discussion of the well-known features of cellular senescence and […]
Receiving Caloric Restriction Benefits Without Practicing It
In a new study, researchers have found that lithocholic acid, a metabolite found in the serum of calorically restricted mice, can mimic the effects of caloric restriction [1]. Restricting calories to […]
Drinking and Dying: Alcohol as a Risk Factor for Cancer
A new advisory by the US Surgeon General highlights a topic that – as the document itself notes – has been […]
A Potential Gene Therapy for Hearing Loss
In JCI Insight, researchers have explored the possibility of using gene therapy to restore a crucial protein and repair hearing loss. Hearing and its failure In mammals, […]
Keeping Stem Cells Healthy and Young
A team of researchers has outlined a new approach that uses mRNA to prevent senescence and strengthen mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) against aging before they are […]
Rejuvenation Roundup December 2024
The holiday season is over and the new year is here, and we’re back to discussing the one gift that matters the […]
Another Year of Longevity Advocacy and Journalism
The nights are the longest of the year, the holidays are drawing near, and we are back with a festive […]
The Best Talks From Longevity Summit 2024
Earlier this month, for the third year in a row, the famed Buck Institute for Research on Aging hosted the Longevity Summit. This two-day event was organized by Longevity Global, a community of longevity researchers, investors, and […]
How Cellular Reprogramming Affects Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Creating induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) causes mutant mitochondrial populations to change, and researchers have investigated this phenomenon more thoroughly. Easy to mutate Being outside of the protection of the nucleus, mitochondria DNA (mtDNA) mutates at anywhere […]
Lower Rates of Epigenetic Aging in Olympic Champions
A recent investigation into Hungarian Olympic champions suggests slower epigenetic aging and differences in gene methylation patterns between champions and non-champions [1]. Exercising your way to longevity Exercise seems to be the best lifestyle factor to slow aging and alleviates […]
A Senolytic Approach to Faster Wound Healing
Researchers have published in Aging their findings that a senolytic compound accelerates wound healing in aged mice when it is administered before the wound occurs. A well-known laboratory senolytic While some senescent cells have […]
Encouraging Hair Growth by Reducing Senescence
In Aging Cell, researchers have described how to improve the hair growth potential of stem cells and organoids by reducing cellular senescence. The […]
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