Biomarkers of aging – the momentum is palpable

Biomarkers of aging – the momentum is palpable

By Eleanor Garth – Longevity.Technology – The inaugural Biomarkers of Aging Symposium signposts an optimistic future for the field, say the organizers. Last month saw The Buck Institute play host to the inaugural Biomarkers of Aging Symposium. Organised by...
Is conventional reprogramming too… conventional?

Is conventional reprogramming too… conventional?

By Eleanor Garth  – Longevity.Technology – Transient naive reprogramming is capable of epigenetically correcting human induced pluripotent stem cells – should it be the preferred method? Somatic cell reprogramming is resetting the epigenome of a somatic...
Preserving our humanity in the age of robots

Preserving our humanity in the age of robots

By Regina G. Barber, Rachel Carlson, Rebecca Ramirez – NPR – Human beings are hardwired for social connection – so much so that we think of even the most basic objects as having feelings or experiences. (Yup, we’re talking to you, Roomba owners!)...