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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 &...
Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah reveals the first signs he had dementia
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...
Longevity enthusiasts want to create their own independent state. They’re eyeing Rhode Island.
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,...
Mediterranean diet’s cellular effects revealed
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...
Slowing Cognitive Aging: Major Study Finds Daily Multivitamin Improves Memory in Older Adults
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...
One pioneer’s dogged pursuit of personalized cell therapy
by Don Gibbons - Signals Blog by CCRM A recent Wall Street Journal article reminded me of the work of someone I came to know well while at the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM): Jeanne Loring of the Scripps Research Institute. The article detailed...
How the science behind reverse-aging could theoretically work, as Coinbase founder raises $40 million in a bid to make it reality
by Erin Prater - Fortune Can aging be “cured”? NewLimit — a startup spearheaded by Coinbase founder Brian Armstrong—is set to give the goal a shot. On Tuesday the company announced it had raised $40 million in a Series A round from Kleiner Perkins and other venture...
Depression’s Unexpected Role in Accelerating Biological Aging
By University of Connecticut - SciTech Daily Older adults with depression experience accelerated biological aging, leading to poor physical and brain health, according to a study from the UConn Center on Aging. This discovery opens up opportunities for preventive...
News > Features How can nutrition impact aging?
New research highlights that changing nutritional patterns can be beneficial in promoting healthy aging and improving the quality of life. by Eleanor Garth - Longevity.Technology Aging is a gradual process that happens throughout the lives of humans. Causing a decline...