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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Karen Hooper, Martin Carkett, and Jess Northend speaking about longer healthspans on London Futurists online event (FREE)
Oxford University student group considers a world in which people regularly live past 100
Vince Giuliano and Steve Buss discuss the body's rejuvenation processes, at this London Futurists online event
Data to understand the big global problems and research that helps to make progress against them
Drug development company focused on the senolytic technology to fight age-related diseases
Life Extension Blog Posts
What Happened to Plain-Old Biology?!
11-Aug-2021 Branches of biology diagram showing all things bio
TruAge Biological Age Test Review
14-Jun-2021 How does the cheapest epigenetic age test on the market compare?
Carbiotix Gut Health Test Review
14-May-2021 Discover who is winning the battle between your good and bad bacteria
myDNAge Biological Age Test Review
12-Apr-2021 Home test based on Horvath’s epigenetic ageing clock
GlycanAge Biological Age Test Review
25-Feb-2021 What can your glycome tell you about your true age?
Recent News
Longevica plans to launch open source platform in 2022, accelerating longevity research
Longevity Technology - 25-Nov-2021
Raised $2.5 million to discover and sell life extension products directly to consumers
Read more...New study where biological age reduces as chronological age increases
Bioviva Science - 18-Nov-2021
Evident reversal of Dementia symptoms sustained cognitive improvement
Read more...New study reversed paralysis and repaired spinal cord injuries in mice
Science Focus - 12-Nov-2021
For decades, a major challenge for scientists is central nervous system.
Read more...AMBAR study improved the quality of life in Alzheimer's disease
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 12-Nov-2021
A hot topic in longevity research is plasma exchange for Alzheimer’s disease
Read more...Covid-19 impact lead to reduction in life expectancy and mental wellbeing
Independent - 11-Nov-2021
Cases of anxiety and depression are now doubled when compared to pre-pandemic
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