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New method turns tissue cells into heart cells for repair potential
Medical Xpress - 24-Dec-2024The method uses vitamin C and FGF4 to make the cells work better
Robotics vs. augmented reality: A new era in spine surgery
Medical Xpress - 04-Dec-2024HSS study finds both technologies highly precise and safe for spinal surgery
Accelerating brain ageing: the role of diabetes and biomarkers in cognitive decline
Medical Xpress - 13-Nov-2024A study links diabetes and specific biomarkers to faster brain shrinkage and earlier MCI onset
Largest stem cell repository for centenarians established at Boston University
Medical Xpress - 25-Oct-2024Unlocking the secrets of longevity with induced pluripotent stem cells
Cell reprogramming rejuvenates ageing neurons in mice
Medical Xpress - 24-Oct-2024Scientists enhance brain function and protect against neurodegeneration
Breakthrough anti-ageing drug preserves key cellular processes
Medical Xpress - 25-Sep-2024Researchers discover a compound that slows ageing by boosting protein maintenance
Natural peptide restores immune balance, reversing age-related inflammation
Medical Xpress - 18-Jul-2024PEPITEM supplementation shows promise for extending healthy lifespan
New investigational drug shows promise in reversing age-related liver damage
Medical Xpress - 26-Jun-2024Blocking cell death pathway rejuvenates livers in mice, offering potential treatment for humans
Telo-seq precisely measures telomere length and sequence on individual chromosomes
Medical Xpress - 19-Jun-2024It can also help personalise treatments for telomere-related diseases
New robotic ultrasound system with AI can autonomously perform examinations
Medical Xpress - 29-May-2024This could help doctors and make it easier to get ultrasounds, even in remote places
Ageing immune systems linked to malfunctioning molecules within key cells
Medical Xpress - 26-Apr-2024Research explain why we become more vulnerable to infections as we age
Columbia scientists use CRISPR gene editing to boost energy production in eye cells
Medical Xpress - 21-Mar-2024This experimental therapy targets a common metabolic issue in Retinitis Pigmentosa
Fasting-mimicking diet reduces disease risk and slows biological ageing in humans
Medical Xpress - 20-Feb-2024Fasting improved health markers like insulin resistance and liver fat
Dresden merges recombinases & DNA-binding domains for tailored gene editing
Medical Xpress - 31-Jan-2024The research offers safer and more precise ways to treat genetic disorders
Astronauts and the elderly might get special shots to keep their bones strong
Medical Xpress - 22-Jan-2024The potential for human trials starting by 2025 suggests rapid progress
CT scans of thymus may reveal immunological ageing
Medical Xpress - 12-Oct-2023Researchers find link between thymus appearance and lifestyle factors, immune cell regeneration
New AI model predicts your true age by looking at your chest
Medical Xpress - 16-Aug-2023AI-estimated age based on chest radiographs could be a biomarker of ageing and disease
Groundbreaking handheld bioprinter unveiled with multiple bioink cartridges
Medical Xpress - 13-Jun-2023Improves in situ tissue and organ regeneration, promising future applications in drug delivery and custom prosthetics
Soft robotic arm used to 3D-print biomaterial directly onto organs inside the body
Medical Xpress - 27-Feb-2023F3DB is designed as an all-in-one endoscopic tool that avoids the use of changeable tools
Heart's biological age can be delayed by 10 years by an anti-aging mutant gene discovered
Medical Xpress - 23-Jan-2023Healthy mutant gene can reverse the decline of heart performance in older people
Oral rapamycin aggravates Alzheimer's associated beta-amyloid plaques in mice
Medical Xpress - 07-Jun-2022Cautioned the use of rapamycin in Alzheimer's patients, as it downregulated Trem2 & reduced β-amyloid clearance
Biological age of single cells measured with high precision
Medical Xpress - 10-Jan-2022Epigenetic age of individual cells helps tracking ageing process in various tissue types
New supercooling technique preserved human heart tissue from damage
Medical Xpress - 27-Sep-2021Retains structural and functional effects even after preserving at subzero temperatures
A promising approach to rejuvenate aged mesenchymal cells by chromatin
Medical Xpress - 13-Sep-2021Short-term treatment of mesenchymal cells with acetate resulted to enhanced stem cell
New dental implants for bacterial contamination and tissue integration
Medical Xpress - 09-Sep-2021BTO exhibits superior biocompatibility toward human gingival fibroblasts
Longest-lived bats unveiled secrets to longer and healthier lives
Medical Xpress - 26-Aug-2021Novel genes increase DNA repair and limit damage to slow down ageing process
Skeletal stem cells delay bone healing and foster inflammageing in older people
Medical Xpress - 12-Aug-2021Treating with BMP2 and Csf1 antagonist in mice restored youthfulness to the aged skeletal system
Astrocytes target white matter stroke and other neurodegenerative diseases
Medical Xpress - 12-Aug-2021Reliable and safe generation of a novel stem cell-based therapy for dementia
Scientists uncover mechanism that promotes ageing in mammalian stem cells
Medical Xpress - 02-Aug-2021Evidence of cryptic transcription in older cells offers new strategies for longevity
Tiny carbon fiber electrode records precise neural signals in rats
Medical Xpress - 08-Jul-2021Novel brain implant that last years without damaging tissues
Stem cell therapy: A potential avenue for reversing pituitary gland ageing
Medical Xpress - 15-Jun-2021Slowing down natural ageing process of pituitary glands with stem cells
Playing certain sports can help you live 13% longer than the general population
Medical Xpress - 01-Jun-2021Cricket, rugby, tennis and golf players lived longer; footballers, boxers and jockeys had shorter lives
New immunotherapy clears out senescent cells to combat aging
Medical Xpress - 10-May-2021Activated immune cells can treat age-related chronic diseases - a potential alternative to senolytics
NMN improved muscle glucose uptake in prediabetic women
Medical Xpress - 22-Apr-2021Further studies to confirm clinical benefits of this anti-aging compound in a large sample
Genes correlated for diseases with similar age at onset
Medical Xpress - 19-Apr-2021UK Biobank study reveals genetic links & potential treatment strategies for age-related diseases
GlyNAC supplementation improves muscle strength & cognition in older adults
Medical Xpress - 29-Mar-2021Findings from a small human trial suggest a potential healthy ageing supplement
Gene modified immune cells prevent cancer metastasis in mice
Medical Xpress - 24-Mar-2021Signaling distant sites to alert & activate cancer killing immune cells in advance
Reprogrammed skin cells heal damaged brain tissue in mice
Medical Xpress - 19-Mar-2021Restored 90% of motor function forming new blood vessels after an ischemic stroke
Gut microbiome impacts healthy ageing and survival in humans
Medical Xpress - 18-Feb-2021Microbiome becomes unique starting in the mid-life, correlates with blood metabolites
Lab grown bile duct organoids could restore liver health in humans
Medical Xpress - 18-Feb-2021Cholangiocyte-based therapy repairs bile ducts, offers hope to repair damaged donor livers
A green tea compound helps fight cancer via p53 interaction
Medical Xpress - 12-Feb-2021Antioxidant compound in green tea improves p53 levels and insights offer new approach to cancer therapies
Can short-term immune memory impact longevity?
Medical Xpress - 11-Feb-2021Less inflammation due to shorter immune memory prolonged life of blind mole rats
Boosting NAD+ reverses muscle ageing and associated diseases
Medical Xpress - 19-Jan-2021Drugs boosting NAD+ target toxic proteins by turning on the mitochondrial function
A New COVID antibody test to check if you need a vaccine
Medical Xpress - 29-Dec-2020This rapid test can assess your level of immunity and post-vaccine tolerability
A gene mutation that protects and improves brain function
Medical Xpress - 21-Dec-2020Super agers with a rare gene mutation counteracts accumulation of aging proteins
Thymus regenerated from human cells in mice
Medical Xpress - 11-Dec-2020Will help treat diseases due to immunodeficiency or autoimmunity
Step up on staircase to know your heart health
Medical Xpress - 11-Dec-2020Cardiologist suggested an easy and inexpensive 'stairs test' to asses your heart
Genetically engineered T cells destroy pathogenic T cells in mice
Medical Xpress - 03-Dec-2020Directing T cells to attack other T cells - a new treatment for autoimmune diseases?
Vision loss due to age & glaucoma reversed in mice
Medical Xpress - 02-Dec-2020David Sinclair says findings are 'transformative for the care of age-related vision diseases'
Memory retrieval made possible with a resetting drug
Medical Xpress - 01-Dec-2020An experimental drug restores age related memory loss and brain function in mice
A novel gene editing tool to fight aggressive cancers
Medical Xpress - 18-Nov-2020Uses CRISPR technology to target and destroy cancer cells
Age limits health span benefits of metformin in worms
Medical Xpress - 12-Nov-2020Scientists link metformin toxicity with age in young,old non diabetic organisms
A novel approach unlocked a gene's purpose on immune system
Medical Xpress - 09-Nov-2020Study in mice and humans found CRELD1 gene's role in immune cell aging
Glutamine- the choice for injured or aged muscles
Medical Xpress - 29-Oct-2020Researchers found an advancement in healing muscles with glutamine
Skin regeneration reactivated in adult mice
Medical Xpress - 29-Sep-2020New skin was able to produce fur - might eventually become a treatment for baldness, who knows
Good physical health could boost ageing mind
Medical Xpress - 19-Aug-2020Declining muscle strength and ageing cognitive function are linked
3D-printed Lego-inspired bricks, to heal broken bones
Medical Xpress - 25-Jul-2020Tested some aspects in rats, could make lab-made organs for human transplant possible
Boosting Gpld1 protein could have same benefits as exercise
Medical Xpress - 09-Jul-2020I'm sure there's more to exercise than this, but an interesting start to a potential wonder drug
Low cortisol levels can trigger 'macrophaging'
Medical Xpress - 01-Jul-2020Learning this age-induced disruption of macrophage functions powers pharmaceutical research
Genetically engineered T cells can be used to target and kill senescent cells
Medical Xpress - 17-Jun-2020Tested successfully in mice with liver fibrosis and lung cancer
Drug that can safely reverse obesity and insulin resistance developed
Medical Xpress - 08-Jun-2020Proven in mice study to be non-toxic, nor affects brain hunger cues
Phase 1 clinical trial for type 1 diabetes cell therapy comes closer
Medical Xpress - 03-Jun-2020A world-first novel technology to treat the disease is now within reach
Stress causes hair to become grey but it's a reversible process
Medical Xpress - 02-Jun-2020If the stress is removed soon after greying has started, reversal is still possible
Successful replacement of neurons lost in Parkinson's disease
Medical Xpress - 13-May-2020New therapeutic personalized strategy could bring back movement to those suffering
A potential biomarker for ventricle enlargement in the ageing brain
Medical Xpress - 07-May-2020Detecting blood drainage lags could eventually lead to faster treatment options
What's unique in the brain functional connectivity of centenarians?
Medical Xpress - 05-May-2020World-first research reveals how their brain adapts to ageing changes, still perform well
Protein responsible for halting heart cell division, discovered
Medical Xpress - 22-Apr-2020Findings in mice study vital for heart cell regeneration and damage repair
DNA alterations in rod photoreceptors, linked to age-related eye diseases
Medical Xpress - 21-Apr-2020First study to look at DNA methylation changes as mice age and how it affects visual function
Neural Matrix, the new brain implant projected to last six years
Medical Xpress - 08-Apr-2020Promising tech for treating brain disorders successfully deployed in monkeys and rodents
Off-the shelf artificial cardiac patch for heart attacks
Medical Xpress - 08-Apr-2020In rat and pig models this cardiac patch improved recovery after heart attacks
Stem cell transplantation repairs stroke-injured rat brains
Medical Xpress - 08-Apr-2020New possibility on restoring injured neural circuitry in humans after stroke
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High-salt diet is bad for the immune system
Medical Xpress - 25-Mar-2020As concluded by experiments done in mice and human volunteers
Death, disability risks after stroke declined, 16-year study shows
Medical Xpress - 17-Mar-2020Risk of disability after stroke fell by 23%, while risk of death from stroke fell by 24%
Mitochondria plays a major role in cellular ageing
Medical Xpress - 20-Feb-2020HDAC inhibitor shows beneficial effects in mice but too toxic for healthy humans
Chronic inflammation leads to inflammaging
Medical Xpress - 29-Jan-2020If we can slow down inflammaging we may be able to achieve longevity
Study on mice shows the adverse effect of protein diet
Medical Xpress - 24-Jan-2020There's no simple solution for a longevity diet except maybe everything in moderation
Video game that improves mindfulness
Medical Xpress - 27-Dec-2019Team is aiming to change the cognitive, emotional processes of people by the video game
High levels of killer cells in the immune system of supercentenarians
Medical Xpress - 13-Nov-2019Relatively immune to infections and cancers - also get to live more than 110 years
Cervical cancer successfully cured with gene editing in mice
Medical Xpress - 10-Oct-2019If the right genes to tackle are identified, this could be the cure for all cancers
Telomere length linked to the nervous system
Medical Xpress - 26-Sep-2019According to the study, shortening in the telomere length have reflected in our brain structure
First-in-human, FDA-approved clinical trial to test a hydrogel on cardiac tissue
Medical Xpress - 12-Sep-2019Positive results seen in patients who had a heart attack more than a year before
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Alternate-day fasting can help reduce belly fat and lose weight
Medical Xpress - 27-Aug-2019ADF does not weaken our immune system like other fasting regimens do
14 biomarkers indicate the remaining lifespan of an individual
Medical Xpress - 21-Aug-2019Accuracy of mortality risk prediction is high when using this method
Ageing related brain stem stiffness lead to dysfunction of nerve cells
Medical Xpress - 14-Aug-2019Used brain stem cells of young and old rats for this research
Adult neurons can grow with the help of a group of proteins
Medical Xpress - 07-Aug-2019Potential to cure paraplegia and quadriplegia someday in the future
FRESH technology can bioprint a 3D extracellular matrix of collagen
Medical Xpress - 01-Aug-2019A future without the need for organ harvesting and trafficking
New drugs lack proof of added benefit over existing drugs
Medical Xpress - 10-Jul-2019Old drugs are just as good as those new drugs - pharmaceutical mafia in action
Scientists find new ways to treat hair loss and restore hair
Medical Xpress - 25-Jun-2019Cultured hair farms can be used to replace lost hair and to test hair growth drugs
Metabolite found in pomegranates has anti-ageing effects
Medical Xpress - 17-Jun-2019Urolithin A could help slow certain aging processes, improve the functioning of mitochondria
3-D bioprinted stem-cell tissue to treat kidney disease in future
Medical Xpress - 31-May-2019Uses bio-ink to create artificial living tissue in a laboratory
Non-intrusive way of generating large quantities of stem cells
Medical Xpress - 10-May-2019Discovery could revolutionise treatment for vascular and diabetes-related cardiovascular diseases
Arsenic could be used in new broad-spectrum antibiotic
Medical Xpress - 16-Apr-2019Arsenic already used in other treatments so safer than it sounds
UC Berkeley predicts Human Brain/Cloud Interface
Medical Xpress - 12-Apr-2019Human and AIs could connect to global superbrain for collective thought
Humacyte developing off-the-shelf engineered blood vessels
Medical Xpress - 28-Mar-2019Scaffold is populated by patient's own blood vessels
Unlocking the secrets of ageing hidden in blood cells
Medical Xpress - 07-Feb-2019Blood cells have their own agenda for ageing and other cells don't have a say in it
Signalling molecule essential for exercise to reduce abdominal fat
Medical Xpress - 27-Dec-2018No substitute for exercise, yet, but the more we understand the process the better
Molecule has anti-aging effects on vascular system
Medical Xpress - 10-Sep-2018β-Hydroxybutyrate and OCT4 slow down vascular aging, preventing disease
Scientists uncover the secret behind cancer cell's immortality
Medical Xpress - 10-Sep-2018Doesn't seem to harm normal cells unlike telomerase blocking drugs that are too toxic
3-D printed biomaterials for bone tissue engineering
Medical Xpress - 13-Aug-2018A biodegradable material that mimics bone was used for Bone Tissue Engineering in animals
Telomere loop structure more important than length
Medical Xpress - 20-Jul-2018Telomere structure rather than length may be the key to prevent aging
Precursor cells identified in spinal cord repair
Medical Xpress - 22-Jun-2018Confocal microscopy was used to record stem cells repairing a severe injury in Zebra fish
Low-calorie diet prevents age-related molecular changes
Medical Xpress - 25-May-2018Short-term diets may accelerate the manifestation of aging symptoms
Anti-inflammatory may reduce risk of Parkinson's
Medical Xpress - 23-Apr-2018People with IBD are at a 28% higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Anti-Tumor Necrosis ...
Living Human Intestinal Lining recreated On Chip
Medical Xpress - 16-Feb-2018Microengineered Intestine-Chips mirror living tissue. Formed intestinal folds as they do in the ...
How dietary fat affects stem cell differentiation
Medical Xpress - 01-Dec-2017Dietary fats are converted into lipids, which make up the membranes that surround all living cell...
Suicide molecules kill any cancer cell
Medical Xpress - 19-Oct-2017Small RNA molecules can trigger a mechanism forces cells to commit suicide. Cancer cells never b...
Mini-kidneys grown in lab reveal renal disease secrets
Medical Xpress - 02-Oct-2017PKD mini-kidneys grown in free-floating conditions formed hollow cysts that were very large. The...
Genetic test for early detection of pancreatic cancers
Medical Xpress - 02-Oct-2017Pancreatic cysts are increasingly detected on medical scans. Most are benign but some progress t...
Researchers find way to convert bad body fat into good fat
Medical Xpress - 19-Sep-2017New study identified a way to convert bad, white fat into good, brown fat, at least in mice. Whi...
Australian researchers stop melanoma spreading
Medical Xpress - 11-Sep-2017The Sydney-based Melanoma Institute Australia conducted 2 drug trials of new treatments and have ...
Direct correlation between telomere length and heart failure found
Medical Xpress - 07-Sep-2017Study used human heart tissue samples from organ donors and heart transplants patients. Measured...
New protein discovered in aging and cancer
Medical Xpress - 07-Mar-2017Study describes a new way that senescent cells communicate via the expression of integrin membran...
Sleep trackers can prompt sleep problems
Medical Xpress - 28-Feb-201715 percent of U.S. adults own a wearable fitness/sleep-tracking device, such as Fitbit or Apple W...
Fir extract could have anti-cancer and anti-aging properties
Medical Xpress - 28-Feb-2017Effects of Siberian fir terpenoids on senescent and human cancer cell lines studied at the geneti...
‘Anti-aging’ hormone could unlock new treatments for kidney and heart disease
Medical Xpress - 13-Feb-2017King’s College London has found that patients with diabetes suffering from the early stages of ki...
Study explains how western diet leads to overeating and obesity
Medical Xpress - 11-Jan-2017Western diet-induced obesity linked to elevated endocannabinoid signalling
Fears of ageing may cause earlier death
Medical Xpress - 29-Sep-2016World Health Organization quote research that people who hold negative views about their own agei...
Mitochondria trigger cell aging
Medical Xpress - 04-Feb-2016Probably only 1 of many aging factors at cellular level – but every little helps as reducing agin...
Aged garlic extract can reduce plaque buildup in arteries
Medical Xpress - 21-Jan-2016LA BioMed research saw reduction in soft plaque in arteries. Randomized study involved 55 patien...
Weak doses of radiation prolong life of female flies
Medical Xpress - 24-Aug-2015Hormesis, where moderate stress has a stimulating effect on an organism and enables the prolongat...
European Focus project aims to increase life expectancy in the EU by two years
Medical Xpress - 13-May-2015Goal is to create mechanisms to be ahead of vulnerability to illness, or even of death.
in silico model of inflammatory response to traumatic injury
Medical Xpress - 11-May-2015Simulates multiple factors that interact with each other in complex diseases. Multiple markers o...
