News and Press Releases

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!) Social robots add a...

By  Neuroscience News - A new study reveals a vital brain-fat tissue feedback loop that plays a pivotal role in aging. The research identifies specific neurons in the hypothalamus that, when activated, signal the body’s fat tissue to release energy, facilitating...

Let’s all work on helping Matt Kaeberlein and this important work. #longevity #longevitymedicine #healthspan Healthspan Action Coalition Longevity Escape Velocity (LEV) Foundation Melissa King Matt Kaeberlein The Dog Aging Project represents a pioneering effort in the...

by Michael Carey, PhD - UCLA Health - A study by UCLA scientists has uncovered significant insights into stem cell aging, specifically in neural stem and progenitor cells (NSPCs) in the mouse brain. The research reveals that NSPC aging is primarily characterized by a...

By London Futurists We are honoured to have as our guest in this episode Professor Stuart Russell. Stuart is professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley, and the traditional way to introduce him is to say that he literally wrote the book on...

By Eve Herold - Time - Ideas • Technology - When people hear the words “social engineering,” they usually think of the supposed nefarious designs of government or an opposing political party. These days, there’s a general sense of social upheaval brought on by some...

by Anna Drangowska-Way - Lifespan.io - Menopause, pregnancy, and breastfeeding are under-represented in aging research. In a recent Perspective published in Nature Aging, researchers noted a lack of studies on female-specific physiological factors on aging...

by : Jo Pinon - Longevity.Technology - Are you ready to redefine what aging means for you? As we step into 2024, the quest for longevity is not just about adding years to life but infusing those years with quality and vitality. This year marks a significant shift in...

By Jessica Stillman - Inc.com - Time outdoors is one of the easiest and most well-supported interventions for improving your mental health. And, of course, hiking is great exercise for your body too, with all the benefits any kind of physical movement entails. But...

By Dana G. Smith - New York Times - New tests promise to tell you if you have the cells of a 30-year-old or a 60-year-old. Here’s what to know about them. If you’ve ever been to a high school reunion, you know that some people seem to age faster than others....

By Keith Cowing - Astrobiology - NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli processes liver stem cell samples inside the Kibo laboratory module’s Life Science Glovebox for the Space AGE investigation. The experiment is researching space-caused...