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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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 &...

By Liz Calvario, NBC News TODAY Tallulah Willis wrote about how she knew something was wrong with her father in an essay for Vogue. Tallulah Willis is reflecting on father Bruce Willis’ health struggles. In February, the 68-year-old actor’s family revealed that he had...

Zuzalu, a pop-up city in Montenegro has provided a temporary home for people who plan to set up a new jurisdiction to encourage biohacking and fast-track drugs that slow or reverse aging. By Jessica Hamzelou - MIT Technology Review It’s a Friday morning in early May,...

Fat from olive oil and nuts boosts the numbers of two key cellular structures and protects membranes from damage, lengthening the lives of laboratory worms, Stanford Medicine-led study finds. By Krista Conger - Stanford Medicine News People who follow the...

By Columbia University Irving Medical Center A study involving over 3,500 older adults has found that daily multivitamin supplementation can slow down age-related memory decline. The effect was particularly strong among those with cardiovascular conditions. The...