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Harvard University is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., and a member of the Ivy League. Founded in 1636 by the colonial Massachusetts legislature, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It is also the first and oldest corporation in North America.
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Harvard University News
Harvard scientists created a tool that predicts how old your cells really are
Harvard University - 16-Feb-2024
This could lead to more accurate testing of anti-ageing interventions
Read more...Favoring plant proteins over animal ones in midlife promotes healthy ageing
INVERSE - 17-Jan-2024
Plant-based protein is specifically linked to reduced frailty in older adults
Read more...Mice regain vision through partial cellular reprogramming of retinal cells
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Dec-2023
While age ultimately caught up, study demonstrates potential of the novel treatment
Read more...Biological robots built from human cells became microscopic healers
Neuroscience News - 30-Nov-2023
Anthrobots bridge neuron gaps and fight disease, paving the way for regenerative medicine
Read more...U.S. men are dying much younger than women, as gender gap for death widens
New Scientist - 13-Nov-2023
COVID-19, drug and alcohol abuse, & suicide fuel a 6-year life expectancy disparity
Read more...Scientists have developed a revolutionary biological ageing clock- the OMICm Age
Live Forever Club - 24-Oct-2023
Advanced biological ageing clock provides a precise evaluation of health & ageing
Read more...Young blood slows down ageing process of older mice
New Scientist - 26-Jul-2023
Infusion of youthful blood increased lifespan by 5% and improved age-related gene alterations
Read more...AI-driven breakthrough in senolytic drug discovery
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 04-May-2023
Machine learning successfully identifies promising senolytic compounds to target ageing and age-related diseases
Read more...American football players age a decade faster than the general population
Independent - 13-Dec-2022
Further studies to examine the phenomenon for age-related illnesses among former players
Read more...Trestle Biotherapeutics gathers experts to advance practical use of bioengineered kidneys
Longevity Technology - 23-Feb-2022
Combining 3D printing and stem cell technologies to develop kidney repair and replacement therapies
Read more...Detailed map of connections within the human brain created by Google
New Scientist - 07-Jun-2021
Benefit to explore how the cell map differs in people with mental illness
Read more...New laser-steering robot makes endoscopic surgeries easier
Optics & Photonics News (OPN) - 20-Jan-2021
Laser-steering microrobot delivers high speed laser to perform minimally invasive surgeries
Read more...Studies on melanocyte stem cells to prevent or reverse gray hair
Washington Post - 19-Dec-2020
Greying of hair is irrespective of age and gender; Scientists work on stem cells
Read more...Hitch-hiking nanoparticles improve bioavailability of drugs
Nano Magazine - 27-Nov-2020
Liquid coated nanoparticles effectively deliver drugs with no side effects
Read more...Scientists manufactures artificial organoids using automation
Lab Manager - 11-Nov-2020
Semi-automating tissue differentiation makes artificial tissues at a faster rate
Read more...An origami inspired miniature robot to help with microsurgeries
New Atlas - 25-Aug-2020
Will help carry out microscopic surgeries with great precision and control
Read more...Scientists go where no gene-editing tool has gone before
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Jul-2020
DddA able to target mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) by splitting in half and hitching a ride
Read more...The deadly link between air pollution and coronavirus
Guardian - 13-Jul-2020
An analysis to answer whether quality of air affects rise in pandemic cases
Read more...Harvard scientists reveal the secret to happiness
YAHOO! - 24-Jun-2020
Only two hours per week is all we need to do this simple act and be happy
Read more...Stroke survivors can now walk faster and farther with this exosuit
TechCrunch - 13-May-2020
Wearing the soft robotic tech, immediate improvements were observed
Read more...Discovery of molecules allowing telomere restoration
New Atlas - 26-Apr-2020
Demonstrated in mice, study paves way for treating ageing-related diseases
Read more...Mitochondria plays a major role in cellular ageing
Medical Xpress - 20-Feb-2020
HDAC inhibitor shows beneficial effects in mice but too toxic for healthy humans
Read more...How mitochondria drives senescence, affecting healthy ageing
EurekAlert! - 20-Feb-2020
Potential target for drug-based interventions to delay cellular ageing identified
Read more...5 habits for extra 10 years to live, revealed in new Harvard study
Express - 17-Feb-2020
Change of lifestyle for extending healthspan, the earlier the better
Read more...Why does our hair turn white?
BBC - 23-Jan-2020
Modulating your stress levels will help you prevent many problems, including your hair colour
Read more...Prime editing as a way of "editing" genes
BBC - 21-Oct-2019
There are around 75,000 mutations caused by DNA errors and prime editing can correct 89% of them
Read more...Scientists explore the mystery of immortal Hydra
New Atlas - 05-Aug-2019
May be one day we will be able to grow our limbs back
Read more...Aerogel sheet demonstrates ability to make Mars fertile
Guardian - 15-Jul-2019
For long term space voyages we will need to grow food and use local resources
Read more...Cyborgs are one step closer to become a reality
University of Surrey - 02-Jul-2019
Developing intracellular electrophysiology could help in the understanding of electrogenic cells
Read more...Academy for Health and Lifespan Research Q&A with Harvard's David Sinclair
Harvard Gazette - 08-Mar-2019
Rejuvenation human trials (cell reprogramming) possible in next 2 years
Read more...Bacteria causing gum disease may play a role in triggering Alzheimer's
NHS - 24-Jan-2019
Keeping your gum healthy may save you from Alzheimer's disease
Read more...Elevian raises $5.5 million in seed funding
MIT Technology Review - 06-Sep-2018
Investigating ability of GDF11 to rejuvenate the body
Read more...Young blood as a key to living longer
Wired - 09-May-2018
GDF11 is a protein in the blood, which can stimulate cell growth and repair
Read more...Scientist slow aging in mice — are humans next?
New York Post - 23-Mar-2018
Molecule reactivates faltering blood flow in elderly mice. This deprives tissues and organs of t...
Read more...Human Glue Could Save Lives in an Emergency
Healthline - 22-Oct-2017
Scientists developed a sealant that could potentially stop bleeding. Currently available sealan...
Read more...12% chance tech-destroying solar flare could hit in next decade
New Scientist - 16-Oct-2017
In 1859, a powerful solar storm affected the Telegraph systems of the day. Today it could knock ...
Read more...Global Foundation for Human Aging Research Donates $50K Harvard Medical School
CISION PR Newswire - 21-Jun-2017
Sinclair Lab studies the processes that drive aging and age-related diseases. Doing impressive w...
Read more...Artificial robotic heart muscles keep pigs alive after heart attacks
WIRED - 18-Jan-2017
Existing mechanical pumps come with significant health risks including infections and causing blo...
Read more...Increase in disability-free life expectancy
ScienceDaily - 06-Jun-2016
Difference in life expectancy for a 65-year-old: 1992: 17.5 years with 8.9 years free from disab...
Read more...Green spaces may help you live longer
Spectator - 18-Apr-2016
Researchers at Harvard University found that people with access to a garden or living close to a ...
Read more...Dental Fillings Heal Teeth With Stem Cells
Newsweek - 07-Apr-2016
New filling stimulates stem cells to encourage the growth of dentin — the bony material that make...
Read more...Artificial intelligence used to detect cancer
Swansea University - 15-Jan-2016
Researchers trained algorithm to recognise specific cell of interest. Also determines a cell’s a...
Read more...Cancer predicted up to 13 years in advance with 100% accuracy
Independent - 01-May-2015
cancer hijacks telomeres, which prevent DNA damage, to flourish in the body. The study was publi...
Read more...Swiss activity increases brain power and life expectancy
Le News - 21-Jan-2015
Humans have evolved to live in nature. Technology is turning us into fast twitch animals. EEG m...
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