Bioprinting breakthrough: functional tissue created 10x faster
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Nanorobots take a giant leap toward real-world medicine
Phys.org - 18-Nov-2024A groundbreaking model helps tiny robots navigate bloodstreams, paving the way for clinical trials
New multi-action antibody shows promise in targeted cancer therapy
Uppsala University - 12-Nov-2024Targeted drug delivery and immune boost for personalized cancer therapy
Fruit flies' lifespan extended by 30% through protein manipulation
BGR - 05-Nov-2024Targeting certain proteins might prevent age-related diseases in the future
Slow changes in DNA may be the reason why some animals live much longer
Live Forever Club - 02-Nov-2024DNA stability might be key to unlocking the science of anti-ageing and longevity
Nanotechnology revives cellular energy: A breakthrough in mitochondrial regeneration
Nanowerk - 20-Sep-2024New research from Texas A&M develops nanoflowers to restore cellular energy
Cracking the code of wrinkles: insights from human tissue models
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) - 19-Sep-2024Groundbreaking research reveals how compressive forces and dehydration drive wrinkle formation
Origami-inspired brain electrodes could make epilepsy surgeries safer
Independent - 12-Aug-2024The electrodes were tested on pigs and successfully recorded brain activity
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
Mars mission and prolonged space travel could be bad for astronauts' kidneys
New Atlas - 13-Jun-2024Possible factors of damage include radiation exposure and microgravity
Proteins in blood may predict cancer risk years in advance
Oxford Population Health - 15-May-2024Research holds the key for early detection and prevention of cancer
Paralyzed surfer regains mobility using stem cells in belly fat
Independent - 03-Apr-2024Experimental stem cell therapy offers hope for spinal cord injury patients
Naked mole-rats' genome unveils secrets of their heart health
Queen Mary University of London - 27-Mar-2024Unique metabolism shields hearts in low-oxygen conditions, offering clues to human heart protection
Regenerative hearing drug shows promise in early clinical trials
University College London (UCL) - 05-Mar-2024Drug LY3056480 didn't fix hearing completely but 45% participants showed better results
AI and 3D printer creates natural prosthetic eyes in less time
New Scientist - 27-Feb-2024Novel method for natural-looking eyes, offering comfort and wider access
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
Scientists found a "nose and gut trick" that could help us live longer
Live Forever Club - 28-Jan-2024It helped mice live longer, look healthier, and have sharper minds
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Eating less activates the gene OXR1 which controls brain ageing and lifespan
Buck Institute - 11-Jan-2024Research sheds light on the benefits of calorie restriction
Gene regulation shifts with age, especially in species with shorter lifespans
Live Forever Club - 28-Nov-2023CpG density may play a role in moderating the epigenetic drift
Immune Resilience: a blueprint of your immune system that unveils the secrets of longevity
Big Think - 19-Nov-2023Science behind your body's ability to live longer, resist infections and survive diseases
Scientists 3D print brain tissue, paving the way for brain disorder treatments
Interesting Engineering - 04-Oct-2023A personalised approach to healing the brain and restoring lost function
PF4: the tiny protein that could boost your brain power, no matter your age
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) - 16-Aug-2023PF4 from platelets enhanced learning and memory in both young and old mice
AI identifies new senolytics that could treat age-related diseases
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 09-Aug-2023Three natural compounds identified, paving the way for new treatments
Lifetime healthy body weight may lower your risk of cancer
Independent - 06-Jul-2023Overweight and obese is linked to developing 18 cancer types - early prevention is the key
AI unveils economical pathway to discover new senolytics to combat age-related diseases
The University of Edinburgh - 14-Jun-2023Artificial intelligence identifies herbal compounds to safely eliminate senescent cells
Game-changing bacteriophage could revolutionize gene therapy
New Scientist - 30-May-2023Ability to carry vast amounts of DNA and other molecules promises substantial advancements in gene and cell therapies
Mutated mtDNA acts as a molecular target for therapeutic treatments of age related diseases
University of Cologne - 16-Dec-2022Targeting and eliminating mutated mtDNA by subjecting it to autophagy with rapamycin been successful
Microbes in your gut may affect your mental health
Oxford Population Health - 06-Dec-2022Gut bacteria indirectly produce hormones that influence the brain and can cause depression
Not just vision - diet and eye health is linked to aging in fruitflies
Buck Institute - 07-Jun-2022Staring at gadget screens at night affects circadian clock and in turn lifespan
Phage therapy shows promise in treating drug-resistant infections
The Guardian - 13-May-2022Success in patients with otherwise untreatable infections could make way for clinical trials next year
Faster walking associated with longer telomeres, could improve health and lifespan
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 11-May-2022We know exercise keeps people healthier and this may be just one of the underlying mechanisms
A little bit of stress is proven to be good in refolding the misfolded proteins
EurekAlert! - 06-May-2022Activating similar mechanism without stressing the cells could treat dementia
Turn Bio raised funds to usher epigenetic reprogramming from bench to bedside
Biospace - 11-Apr-2022mRNA technology-reset aging to extend health span and improve quality of life
Brain implant allows fully paralysed patient to spell words and phrases
The Guardian - 22-Mar-2022Communication is slow at one letter per minute but further developments may improve the pace
Bacteria-eating viruses fight drug resistant superbugs in a non-healing wound
Live Science - 19-Jan-2022When antibiotics fail, bacteriophages can heal -- clinical trials need to confirm this treatment approach
A powerful platform to facilitate rehabilitation and musculoskeletal diseases
Medgadget - 24-Nov-2021Thin, wireless, battery-free and multimodal musculoskeletal biointerfaces
Senolytic cocktail reduces age-related spinal disc degeneration in mice
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 21-Sep-2021Dasatinib and quercetin combo preserves spinal discs to target age-related back pain
Role of muscle strengthening protein in reducing life span
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - 04-Aug-2021Activation of CaMKII improved muscle fitness but increased the risk of ageing
Study on the accuracy of in-silico trials as compared to traditional trials
Medgadget - 24-Jun-2021Virtual clinical trial can reduce the cost and time required while reducing risk
Catalysis of TET1 - necessary for myelin repair in young adults
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 08-Jun-2021Regulation of adult remyelination in mice by TET1-mediated DNA hydroxymethylation
Science predicts that theoretically we can live up to 150 years
The Conversation (UK) - 08-Jun-2021Is it time to find ways to make it our average life expectancy?
SIRT6 restores energy in older mice, increasing lifespan by 30%
ISRAEL21c - 01-Jun-2021Overexpression of this protein delays frailty and overcomes age-related diseases
Blood cells and footsteps count predict the maximum human lifespan
Scientific American - 25-May-2021A natural limit of 120-150 is a good start before even starting rejuvenation therapies
NR supplementation restored youthfulness to blood in older mice
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 18-May-2021Lowers age-related defects of blood stem cells & make stem cell transplants more effective
New gene therapy technique, CopyCatcher, more accurate in fruit flies
SciTechDaily - 11-May-2021Targets precise location of mutated gene rather than tagging on anywhere
Short sleep in midlife may be an early warning sign of dementia
Guardian - 20-Apr-2021Sleeping for less than 6 hours in middle age could cause or increase the risk of dementia by 30%
Reprogramming turns aged human cells young again
New York Times - 24-Mar-2021Stanford University research published in New York Times - age-reversal is no longer fringe science!
Painless eye examinations made possible with a soft contact lens
Medgadget - 18-Mar-2021Stretchable, printed soft lens for early and accurate detection of eye diseases
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
Smartphone connected brain implant changes your mood in an instant!
Metro - 01-Feb-2021Tiny brain implants controlled by mobile app provide insights to brain research
Thymus regenerated from human cells in mice
Medical Xpress - 11-Dec-2020Will help treat diseases due to immunodeficiency or autoimmunity
AKG supplements prevent bone diseases in the old
Longevity Technology - 02-Dec-2020AKG with antiaging benefits is now proved to counter osteoporosis in rodents
A microscopic machine developed using a new technique
eeNews Europe - 25-Nov-20203D print mini robot will help deliver drugs to specific parts in delicate surgeries
90 % of herpes simplex virus 1 eliminated in infected cells
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 19-Aug-2020Successful in mice, new approach may ease immune burden of herpes in humans in the future
New blood test detects cancer 4 years before symptoms appear
Guardian - 21-Jul-2020When improved, could one day promote prevention and early treatment
Lowering iron levels might hold the key to longevity
ScienceAlert - 17-Jul-2020Study finds link between ageing and elevated blood iron levels
Balancing blood iron levels is the key to living longer
Phys.org - 16-Jul-2020Genes linked to iron metabolism were also responsible for age related diseases
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
This enzyme helps reverse age-related neurodegeneration in mice
EurekAlert! - 18-May-2020Sheds light to potential treatments for age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's
Scientists reverse cellular ageing while maintaining cell's identity
New York Times - 24-Mar-2020How long will it take until this can be applied to human cells inside the body?
Diabetic retinopathy in mice, reversed by primitive stem cells
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Mar-2020This arrival of a more efficient stem cell type has high impact for regenerative medicine
Rapamycin decreased survival and longevity in mice with short telomeres
Phys.org - 03-Mar-2020mTOR, a pro-survival pathway for shorter telomeres and inhibition is deleterious
Navigation using mental mind maps rejuvenated in old mice
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Jan-2020Researchers able to teach old mice new tricks ;)
Scientists identify multiple genes responsible for keeping cancer cells alive
Independent - 20-Dec-2019If combined they can form the largest database of genetic information on cancer
Scientists discover a master regulator of cellular senescence
Medical News Today - 19-Dec-2019Solving the mystery of ageing - still at the beginning
Artificial neurons implanted into the nervous system
Guardian - 03-Dec-2019Researchers could model live neurons in a computer program and mimic them with 94% accuracy
14 biomarkers indicate the remaining lifespan of an individual
Medical Xpress - 21-Aug-2019Accuracy of mortality risk prediction is high when using this method
Anti-inflammatory effects of flavonoids may increase your longevity
Huffington Post - 14-Aug-2019Variety of flavonoids from different sources should be consumed daily
Reversing epigenetic changes rejuvenated mice with progeria
MIT Technology Review - 08-Aug-2019Could turning back the clock on genes make us live much longer?
Skin regeneration in mice - 2 different methods but same pathway
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 18-Jul-2019Retinoic acid could be a key ingredient in elixir of youth
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
Wearable monitor detects more cancer cells than liquid biopsy
Medical News Today - 01-Apr-2019Human trials in a few years time
Samsara secures more funding for cellular rejuvenation drug research
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 06-Mar-2019Drugs will need to work better than the free alternative - calorie restriction
AI makes ovarian cancer prognosis and treatment recommendation
Pharmaceutical Business Review - 18-Feb-2019More accurate than current methods - we'll hear this a lot with AI in healthcare
Smart inflatable pill that monitors the stomach
BBC - 30-Jan-2019In the stomachs of pigs these smart pills lasted for one month
AI detects misshapen nuclei that indicate ovarian cancer
Independent - 12-Jan-2019Once trained artificial intelligence is almost aways going to be more reliable than humans
One step closer to a universal cancer test
Guardian - 04-Dec-2018Will take only ten minutes to tell you all about your cancers
Multi-legged mini-robot made for drug delivery
Cosmos - 03-Oct-2018A new flexible mini robot capable of carrying several times its own weight may be used for drug delivery in the future
Multi-legged millirobot could one day deliver medicines in the body
The Engineer - 26-Sep-2018Multi-legged millirobot has 40 times less friction than a limbless robot in wet, dry environments
Wristband changes colour when exposed to UV rays
Guardian - 25-Sep-2018Team produced different versions of the wristband for 6 different skin tones
Low-cost single-cell analysis for rheumatoid arthritis
ScienceDaily - 23-Feb-2018New York Genome Center has develop a portable, low-cost microfluidic controller. 3D-printed cust...
Telomeres Do Not Translate Into A Younger Biologic Age
Institute For Aging Research - 31-Jan-2018TERT is a subunit of the enzyme telomerase. DNA methylation age is a biomarker of chronological ...
How to Plan and Carry Out a Simple Self-Experiment
Fight Aging! - 12-Jan-2018Process of setting up and running a self-experiment of candidate senolytic drugs. Optimized for ...
How to grow functioning human muscles from stem cells
Kurzweil Network - 10-Jan-2018Duke University has grown the first functioning human skeletal muscle from iPSCs. Human induced ...
Molecule could revert cellular ageing
University of Lisbon - 08-Jan-2018Non-coding RNA is never translated into protein. Cells derived from the skin of old mice produce...
Lifespan linked by study to mutations and lifestyle
Bio News - 23-Oct-2017Meta study combines genetic, lifestyle and family data from 600,000 people. Looking at their par...
The connection between sugar and cancer cells
ScienceAlert - 16-Oct-2017Hyperactive sugar consumption of cancerous cells leads to rapid growth and development of cancer
Few more pounds take away few months from your life
Men's Health - 13-Oct-2017Diet and exercise can reduce weight and improve life expectancy
The Future Of Pharmaceuticals Is Custom-Printing Drugs
Gizmodo - 28-Sep-2017New drug custom-printing method would allow pharmacists to customise for dosage, for your own per...
3D-printed synthetic soft muscle can lift 1000x its weight
Kurzweil Network - 20-Sep-2017Artificial muscle is three times stronger than natural muscle. "The new actuator can be shaped a...
Mechanism Behind Calorie Restriction and Lengthened Lifespan Uncovered
Temple Health - 14-Sep-2017Epigenetic drift occurs more rapidly in monkeys than in humans. Chemical modifications such as D...
Biologists slow ageing process in fruit flies
IB Times - 07-Sep-2017As people age, their mitochondria often become damaged - damaging the cells where any build-up oc...
The first senolytic drugs to target senescent cells
Mayo Clinic - 05-Sep-2017New platform will help to identify additional drugs that target ageing processes more quickly
Nucleolus is a life expectancy predictor
Phys.org - 31-Aug-2017The nucleolus is a major structure in a cell's nucleus responsilbe for ribosome biogenesis. Max ...
Tiny robots heal stomach ulcers in mice
New Scientist - 16-Aug-2017Micromotors are autonomous vehicles the width of a human hair. They use bubbles to power the tra...
Can We Reverse Aging With young blood?
Dan’s Plan - 20-Jan-2017Interview with Drs. Michael and Irina Conboy of the Department of Bioengineering at UC Berkeley. ...
Calorie restriction extends life of monkeys by 3 years
New Scientist - 17-Jan-2017Trial in macaques has found that CR makes them live 3 years longer than normal – equivalent to 9 ...
Synthetic stem cells offer benefits without the risks
Kurzweil Network - 13-Jan-2017First synthetic version of a cardiac stem cell created. Cannot replicate – reducing risk if tumo...
Why energy dense alcohol leads to overeating
Nature - 10-Jan-2017Calorie intake usually suppresses brain appetite signals. Hypothalamic Agrp neurons are normally...
Scientists to ‘reset’ blood proteins in attempt to slow ageing process
Guardian - 22-Nov-2016Participants will have their blood passed through a machine that resets abnormal levels of protei...
Removing mutated DNA from mitochondria to turn back the aging clock
Caltech - 18-Nov-2016Hundreds to thousands of mitochondria per cell each carrying its own mtDNA. mtDNA has limited re...
First human clinical trial for nicotinamide riboside
Kurzweil Network - 11-Oct-2016Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is a form of Vitamin B3. University of Iowa researchers have shown th...
Taste for high-fat food in our genes
BBC - 05-Oct-2016Some people are genetically wired to prefer the taste of fatty foods One in 1,000 people carry a...
Two common gene variants reduce life expectancy by 3 years
ScienceAlert - 01-Apr-2016University of Edinburgh researchers analysed genetic information from more than 152,000 people in...
Artificial intelligence used to detect cancer
Swansea University - 15-Jan-2016Researchers trained algorithm to recognise specific cell of interest. Also determines a cell’s a...
Super tomatoes grown with heart-healthy antioxidants
Medical Daily - 26-Oct-2015Researchers added AtMYB12 protein to tomatores which controls amount of polyphenols produced. Ac...
Tissue scaffold technology could help rebuild large organs
Kurzweil Network - 19-Jun-2015Large pieces of cartilage created. Aim is to repair damaged human joint tissue. The study was pu...
Young Blood Heals Fractures in Older Bones
Discover - 20-May-2015In mice – but no reason to assume the same isn’t true in humans. Fractured bones healed faster an...
MRI to detect telltale ‘cellular slime’ on cancer cells
Johns Hopkins University (JHU) - 31-Mar-2015Could replace invasive biopsies in diagnosis The study was published in the Nature Communication...
