Eternal sunshine of the aging mind

Eternal sunshine of the aging mind

By Chris Woolston – Washington University in St. Louis – The Source – Welhaf We’re all guilty of letting our minds wander when we’re supposed to be doing something else. A little distraction is likely inevitable. But a study led by Matt Welhaf, a...
Unveiling the Dark Genome: LINE-1’s Role in Disease

Unveiling the Dark Genome: LINE-1’s Role in Disease

By Neuroscience News – A new study illuminated a part of the “dark genome,” specifically focusing on LINE-1, a genetic element linked to various diseases and aging. Researchers have provided the first high-resolution images and structural details of LINE-1, an...
December 2023 – Healthspan Compass

December 2023 – Healthspan Compass

DecemBER 2023 Past Newsletters March 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 Welcome to the December Healthspan Compass! We highlight news from some of the many sectors that need to be engaged in the highly intertwined worlds of science, policy and society...
Public Opinion and Moving the Needle on Healthspan

Public Opinion and Moving the Needle on Healthspan

By Eve Herold – Healthspan Action Coalition Increasing the healthspan, while science-driven, requires a whole-society effort. The many actors in the movement—science, biotech, government, patients, nonprofits and the entire healthcare delivery system, make up a...