When bodies lose their blueprint: A new theory of aging
Live Forever Club - 04-Nov-2025Aging emerges when cells lose shared goals—but restoring those signals can trigger rejuvenation
Michael Levin
Director of the Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology at Tufts University
The capacity to generate a complex organism from the single cell of a fertilized egg is one of the most amazing qualities of multicellular animals. The processes involved in laying out a basic body plan and defining the structures that will ultimately be formed depend upon a constant flow of information between cells and tissues. The Levin laboratory studies the molecular mechanisms cells use to communicate with one another in the 4-dimensional dynamical system known as the developing embryo. Through experimental approaches and mathematical modeling, we examine the processes governing large-scale pattern formation and biological information storage during animal embryogenesis. Our investigations are directed toward understanding the mechanisms of signaling between cells and tissues that allows a biological system to reliably generate and maintain a complex morphology. We study these processes in the context of embryonic development and regeneration, with a particular focus on the biophysics of cell behavior.
Visit website: http://ase.tufts.edu/biology/labs/levin/
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2026 Biomarkers of Aging Conference
05-Oct-2025
A vibrant community advancing the science of ageing and longevity, organised by Biomarkers of Aging Consortium (Massachusetts, USA)
HEALinc Future Health Summit 2023
17-Apr-2023 to 19-Apr-2023
3-day health summit encouraging unique networking opportunities for industry professionals organized by The HEALinc
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