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Life Extension

Information on extending life expectancy to allow technologies to catch up and stop and reverse aging for good. Focussing on new technologies and treatments aimed at radical life extension, rather than the improvements in treatments of diseases covered in the health section.

Particularly interested in increased health span rather than lifespan.

Keep an eye on fountains of youth - contenders for radical reduction or reversal of aging.

Read more about: Ageing Research, Anti-Aging, Biological Age, Calorie Restriction, Cryonics, Ethics, Fountains of Youth, Gene Therapy, Immortal Animals, Life Expectancy, Longevity Industry Investments, Mitochondria, Regenerative Medicine, Rejuvenation, Senescent Cells, Stem Cells, Telomeres, Young Blood.

Life Extension News

Growing apart while growing old: How education shapes biological ageing

Growing apart while growing old: How education shapes biological ageing

Live Forever Club - 17-Sep-2025

Those with more education often live healthier and longer lives

Safer DNA and RNA delivery tested in mice and monkeys

Safer DNA and RNA delivery tested in mice and monkeys

Live Forever Club - 17-Sep-2025

This could help treat many diseases by fixing problems at the source

Ultra-processed foods raise inflammation

Ultra-processed foods raise inflammation

Diabetes.co.uk - 16-Sep-2025

Study ties high UPF intake to raised hs-CRP levels, a key marker for heart disease

The immortal jellyfish and the science of aging reversal

The immortal jellyfish and the science of aging reversal

The Scientist - 15-Sep-2025

Genes for DNA repair and telomere protection may explain T. dohrnii’s unique longevity

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Life Extension Resources

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Curing Cardiovascular Disease

The Pauling Principle podcast-Reason and Mourad from Repair Bio discuss developing a potential cure for cardiovascular disease

The Wrong Vitamin E Supplement Can Hurt You

Longevity Roadmap Podcast- Dr. Barrie Tan discusses tocotrienols' role in aging and disease prevention

Npj Biofilms and Microbiomes

Open-access journal

Dr. Eric Verdin on the Effects of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange on Longevity

InsideTracker Podcast Episode-Plasma Exchange for Longevity – Insights from Dr. Eric Verdin

Rejuvenate humans with new mitochondria | Tom Benson, Mitrix Bio on Mitochondrial Transplantation

Live Longer World podcast- Tom Benson discusses human rejuvenation through new mitochondria

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Life Extension Blog Posts

Oldest human record not broken for 28 years – are we making any progress with maximum lifespan?
24-Jun-2025

Oldest human record not broken for 28 years – are we making any progress with maximum lifespan?

Will Jeanne Calment’s record 122 years ever be broken?

Best Longevity Quotes of 2024
17-Dec-2024

Best Longevity Quotes of 2024

Top 5 quotes about life extension and its opposite… death

Are Wimbledon champions really getting older?
12-Jul-2024

Are Wimbledon champions really getting older?

Has this century seen extraordinarily long-lived Wimbledon champions, or are winners over 30 years of age the new normal?

General Election 2024 Longevity Policies
18-Jun-2024

General Election 2024 Longevity Policies

What are the main political parties offering longevity enthusiasts in this year’s UK general election?

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