Lab-grown embryo model makes human blood cells
The Guardian - 13-Oct-2025Cambridge scientists recreate early human development to produce blood cells from stem cells
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
DNA repair secret behind naked mole rats’ long life
BBC - 10-Oct-2025Mole rats’ cGAS protein enhances DNA repair, aiding their long, disease-free lifespan
NUS medicine launches new centre to advance healthy ageing research
The Strait Times - 10-Oct-2025NUS trials test exercise, supplements, and multivitamins to slow biological ageing in adults
First pig liver transplant in a living human
New Scientist - 09-Oct-2025Gene-edited pig liver keeps patient alive for months, offering hope for future transplants
Life Extension Resources
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Rejuvenation with stem cells
Beyond Biotech podcast - Mark Kotter discusses how stem cells can be used for rejuvenation
Can cell therapy tackle hearing loss?
Podcast from Beyond Biotech-Simon Chandler discusses the various types of hearing loss
Eureka Conference 2025 *POSTPONED*
10-Oct-2025
Conference organised by Milutin Stanisavljević Miles (Stuttgart, Germany)
Estonia’s biobank: Is this the first large-scale personalized medicine initiative?
Podcast from Beyond Biotech-Estonia’s biobank: A pioneer in large-scale personalized medicine?
Targeting inflammation: A revolution in disease treatment
Podcast from Beyond Biotech- Targeting inflammation: Transforming disease treatment
Humacyte: Saving lives with lab-grown blood vessels in conflict zones
Podcast from Beyond Biotech- Lab-grown blood vessels saving lives in war zones
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?
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?
18-Jun-2024
General Election 2024 Longevity Policies
What are the main political parties offering longevity enthusiasts in this year’s UK general election?
Topics covered in this page:
Economics, Life Extension, Longevity Dividend, Personal Finances, Policy
