News and Press Releases
FDA greenlights study on a ‘near total reset’ of cells
By David A. Sinclair - LinkedIn - The discovery of how to safely reset cells is major focus of several well-funded startups backed by tech executives including Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman and Brian Armstrong. In 2024, Life Biosciences reported the successful restoration of...
New treatments on the Horizon for Parkinson’s
By American Parkinson's Association - Two new therapies are entering the final stages of clinical trials before potential FDA approval. One is a novel dopamine-based therapy for motor symptom management, and the other is a stem cell therapy poised to replace the lost...
Stem cell engineering breakthrough paves way for next-generation living drugs
By University of British Columbia - For the first time, researchers at UBC have demonstrated how to reliably produce an important type of human immune cell — known as helper T cells — from stem cells in a controlled laboratory setting. The findings, published today in...
How genetically modified stem cells could repair the brain after a stroke
By Mental Health - Every year, millions of lives are suddenly, swiftly transformed by a stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel travelling towards the brain becomes obstructed, causing neurons to die off. Strokes are among the leading causes of disability in adults,...
An experimental mRNA treatment counters immune cell aging in mice
By Nicoletta Lanese - LiveScience - A new mRNA treatment rejuvenates key immune cells in the body, which could help them fight off infections and cancer, a mouse study suggests. T cells help train other immune cells to fight off disease. But as the body ages, the...
Healthspan Action Coalition Unites 300+ Cross-Sector Organizations in World’s Largest Healthspan Alliance
Global Coalition Advances “Healthspan for All” San Francisco, CA and West Palm Beach, FL—January 21, 2026—Healthspan Action Coalition (HSAC) announced today it has achieved a major milestone by uniting 300 cross-sector organizations as the world’s largest alliance of...
Engitix raises $25m to target tissue aging at its source
Kyle Umipig - Longevity.Technology - Engitix is betting that fixing the body’s damaged tissue environment could unlock better cancer care and a longer healthspan. London-based Engitix has secured a $25 million Series A extension from existing investor Netherton...
This Type Of Movement May Reverse 4 Years Of Cognitive Aging
By Ava Durgin - MindBodyGreen.com -- What if one simple habit could help keep your brain sharper, starting today? Research shows that everyday movement (no HIIT required) can have an immediate impact on how quickly you think and process information. In fact, it may...
Immunis Announces Preliminary Results from First-Ever Phase 2 Study of a Secretome-Based Biologic Showing Weight Loss with Preserved Muscle and Improved Gait Speed in Obese Sarcopenic Seniors
Interim Phase 2 IMM01-STEM data pioneers a class of cell-free multi-active secretomes, showing clinically significant improvements in a key vital sign of health IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Immunis, a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering multi-active...
Longevity Advocacy in 2025: The Expert Roundup
by Arkadi Mazin - Lifespan Research Institute - Advancements in science don't always align with changes in policy. Rhe last installment in our end-of-year series of expert roundups might be the least flashy, but it is arguably no less important than the previous ones...
Biohacking your way to healthy aging: Experts explain biological age and how its being studied
By Andrea Valluzzo - CT Insider - What started out as a bit of entrepreneurial whimsy by millionaires looking to invest in ways to boost longevity has now gone mainstream. One’s chronological, or calendar, age is immutable, but biological age—how old one’s body...
ARPA-H to revolutionize cardiovascular disease management with clinical agentic AI
By ARPA-H - Agency to work toward first FDA authorized autonomous agentic system that can provide high-quality specialty care directly to patients The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human...