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Andrew Steele: Curing aging is a question of investment, not time
by Danny Sullivan - Longevity Technology Best-selling author says that more investment into more hallmarks of aging is needed to drive the longevity field forward. "There are lots of other hallmarks of aging – at least eight to ten – that aren’t receiving the same...
Fluctuating blood lipid levels linked with higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN The fact that having high cholesterol can cause health problems is well known. But a total cholesterol level that fluctuates a lot — either up or down within a five-year period — might also be problematic by raising the risk of later dementia, a...
AI reveals chemicals that could stop aging in its tracks
By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report | Fox News The world's getting a face-lift, and it's not from a swanky Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. Nope, instead, it's from the magic of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Not only is this emerging tech shaking up...
This Mysterious Sea Creature Is Immortal. Now Scientists Know Why
by Jess Thomson - Newswwek A strange, immortal tube-shaped animal has been discovered to regenerate a whole new body from only its mouth to avoid getting old. This creature, named Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus, a tiny invertebrate that lives on the shells of crabs, is...
The U.S. population is older than ever. What that means
By Summer Lin, Terry Castleman - Los Angeles Times The median age in the U.S. has never been higher as declining birthrates, slowing immigration and the steady aging of baby boomers combine to extend a decades-long national maturing. From 2021 to 2022, the nation’s...
Test animals, hold your breath
By Kyoto University Kyoto, Japan -- Animal experimentation may not be a thing of the past just yet, but work on human iPS cell technology may someday grant emancipation for lab mice and other species. Renal proximal tubules play a major role in our kidneys' ability to...
How to improve your REM sleep: Tips for a more restful night
by Logevity Technology Have you ever awoken after a supposedly restful night’s sleep feeling worn out and groggy? It’s a frustrating experience that makes you yearn for a night of sleep that is genuinely peaceful. But do not worry—REM sleep is key to releasing the...
Daily multivitamin may enhance memory in older adults
From NIH Research Matters Memory and thinking skills tend to decline as we get older. Certain lifestyle factors — such as a healthy diet, physical activity, and social interactions — might help to protect cognitive health as we age. Some studies have suggested that...
The secret to longevity lies in stem cell research
By Silicon Republic PhD researcher Áine Varley from the University of Galway explains her stem cell research which aims to unlock the secret to immortality in jellyfish-like sea creatures. “As a young child, I was a massive fan of the Horrible Science books written by...
What does the new frontier in biomedicine look like?
By Amanda Morris - Northwestern Now As part of presidential inauguration week, expert panel explores hot topics of longevity, AI, regenerative medicine, bioelectronics and new approaches to cancer treatment Panel participants (from left) Douglas Vaughan, Shana Kelley,...
Magic cocktail generates lung’s most critical immune cell in the lab
New cell culture model for human alveolar macrophages will help advance research into respiratory diseases, from COVID-19 and tuberculosis to asthma, cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. By Texas Biomedical Research Institute SAN ANTONIO (June 9,...
The Regenerative Medicine Foundation Announces Regenerative Medicine “Action” Award Honorees Advocating for Future Science and Medical Breakthroughs
20th Edition of Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Action Awards to be Presented at World Stem Cell Summit , June 5-9, 2023 in Winston-Salem, NC. Winston-Salem, May 31, 2023 – The Regenerative Medicine Foundation has announced this year’s Stem Cell &...