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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.

Resources

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International Longevity Alliance

Facilitating faster development and implementation of life-extending technologies to ensure healthy longevity for all

Michael Rae

Science Writer at SENS Research Foundation, Ex-Board Member of the Calorie Restriction Society

Mesoblast

Medicine company that develops biologic products for the broad field of regenerative medicine

Is longevity science overhyped? | Professor Charles Brenner, PhD

Podcast about longevity with Charles Brenner hosted by Simon Hill

ARDD 2023 - 10th Aging Research & Drug Discovery Meeting

28-Aug-2023 to 01-Sep-2023

Event about latest progress in the molecular, cellular and organismal basis of aging organized by University of Copenhagen

Founders Fund

Generalist firm investing in companies across all sectors

British Society for Research on Ageing (BSRA)

Scientific society which promotes and funds research into the biology of ageing

American Cell Technology (ACT)

Leading stem cell banking provider focused on adult and newborn autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)

CRYO Science

World-class equipment innovator and solution provider for all Cryogenic applications

Conference on Healthy Longevity

10-Oct-2023

Live and online event about healthy longevity organised by Slovenian Society for Vital Life Extension (FREE)

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Life Extension Blog Posts

Where were the UK longevity companies and researchers at Dublin summit?
30-Aug-2023

Where were the UK longevity companies and researchers at Dublin summit?

Absolute numbers look good, but for the size and proximity of the venue, it could have done better

Highlights from Longevity Summit Dublin 2023
24-Aug-2023

Highlights from Longevity Summit Dublin 2023

Key points and slides from the leading longevity conference hosted by Aubrey de Grey

Exponential Increase in Mortality and Diseases
28-Jun-2023

Exponential Increase in Mortality and Diseases

The data and science behind the exponential growth in mortality with age

Clock Foundation’s GrimAge Biological Age Test Review
29-May-2023

Clock Foundation’s GrimAge Biological Age Test Review

Epigenetic age test provides information beyond biological age

Harold Katcher’s E5/Elixir (Young Plasma) Rat Trial Results
13-Mar-2023

Harold Katcher’s E5/Elixir (Young Plasma) Rat Trial Results

Survival curve shows increase in average lifespan, and now Sima has become the longest-lived Sprague Dawley rat

Recent News

People will live shorter lives due to the rising cost of living in the UK

The Guardian - 25-Sep-2023

The poorest will face the hardest hit, with deaths rising four times faster

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New AI tool predicts genetic mutations that could cause disease

The Guardian - 19-Sep-2023

AlphaMissense is a game-changer in genetic research for human health

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NHS still reliant on paper records, despite progress towards electronic systems

The BMJ - 13-Sep-2023

75% of trusts still use paper, hindering patient safety and efficiency

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Actio Biosciences secures $55M to develop drugs using precision medicine

Business Wire - 12-Sep-2023

Lead program targets TRPV4, an ion channel that is involved in several diseases

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Humacyte's bioengineered tissue outperforms synthetic grafts

FierceBiotech - 12-Sep-2023

Human acellular vessel showed better results in vascular trauma repair

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