Antibodies might slow ageing by targeting inflammation and cells
Wired - 17-Dec-2024Scientists are hopeful about the potential of antibodies for anti-ageing therapies
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Mapping the body’s hidden landscape: the Human Cell Atlas revolutionizes medicine
BBC - 20-Nov-2024New cell maps reveal fresh insights into health and disease
Autonomous robots enhance efficiency in synthetic chemistry labs
Live Forever Club - 08-Nov-2024This approach boosts efficiency and opens new possibilities in exploratory synthesis
New drug trial aims to reduce cancer treatment resistance
The Guardian - 06-Nov-2024In trials on mice, the drug reduced tumors, promising new cancer treatments
Your organs have unique “ages” that could reveal hidden health risks
World Economic Forum - 01-Nov-2024This could shape future healthcare and longevity strategies
Genes vs. diet: what really drives longevity?
The Conversation (UK) - 17-Oct-2024New study finds calorie restriction aids longevity, but genetics may hold the ultimate key
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Unlocking the Secrets to a Longer Life through Calorie Restriction
Nature - 09-Oct-2024A major study shows genetics and immunity are key to the lifespan benefits of calorie restriction
Stanford scientists unlock key to reviving ageing brain cells
SciTechDaily - 06-Oct-2024Glucose regulation may hold the key to restoring neuron growth
Early cholesterol management crucial to prevent heart disease, study finds
Independent - 05-Sep-2024Cambridge study links early cholesterol to heart disease risk
Analysis of 1.6 million brain cells uncovers key Alzheimer’s disease pathways
Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) - 28-Aug-2024It provides insights into the disease and suggests new prevention strategies
Montara Therapeutics raises $8M to develop brain-targeted drugs
Longevity Technology - 01-Aug-2024Approach is based on research from UCSF and could transform how diseases are treated
New AI model AlphaFold 3 predicts DNA and protein structures accurately
The Register - 09-May-2024Though it has some flaws, it holds promise for future scientific advancements
Google DeepMind's AlphaFold3 predicts how life's building blocks interact
The Guardian - 08-May-2024The breakthrough could revolutionize drug discovery and disease treatment
Antibody treatment rejuvenates aged immune systems in mice
Science - 04-Apr-2024Researchers improved immune response to new infections and reduced overall inflammation
Novel antibody therapy rejuvenates aging immune systems in mice
New Scientist - 27-Mar-2024Potential treatment approach to boost immunity and fight disease in older adults
Novel approach effectively silences cholesterol genes in mice for a year
News Medical - 01-Mar-2024This could lead to long-lasting cholesterol treatments without genetic damages
Invisible stem cells treat disease without triggering immune response
Nature - 28-Feb-2024Genetically-modified stem cells avoid immune rejection, paving way for universal therapies for everyone
RNA editing therapies for genetic diseases signify medical research progress
Nature - 16-Feb-2024Unlike editing DNA itself, this new approach makes temporary changes to RNA
Having too much iron in your body can damage organs like lungs and kidneys
Live Forever Club - 28-Jan-2024This could impact how much iron we get from food or supplements
Different organs, like your heart and lungs, can age at different speeds
Live Forever Club - 28-Jan-2024This means you might need to focus on specific areas of your health to stay spry
New antibiotic zosurabalpin offers hope against deadly hospital infections
BBC - 04-Jan-2024Scientists hail "exciting" discovery against superbug Crab, paving the way for future antibiotics
Deep learning techniques identified compounds that kill MRSA in mice
EurekAlert! - 20-Dec-2023Promising advance in antibiotics with potential to combat a major health threat
A revolutionary blood test that can estimate your organs' biological age
BBC - 07-Dec-2023Test could help in the early detection of disease and prevention strategies
LensAge index: A new method to estimate biological age using lens photographs
Live Forever Club - 23-Nov-2023Offers a precise measure of body's biological state and its link to mortality
A fatty acid in beef and milk could be used to treat cancer
New Scientist - 22-Nov-2023The acid eliminates tumours by activating immune cells to combat cancerous cells
Scientists have created a new strain of yeast with over half of its DNA synthetic
Nature - 08-Nov-2023Opening up the possibility of engineering complex organisms from scratch
Genetic profiling conducted by the mexico city prospective study highlights the value of genetic studies in diverse populations
Oxford Population Health - 11-Oct-2023Study reveals new insights into obesity, diabetes, and genetic diversity
Calico and AbbVie discover potential first-in-class cancer immunotherapy
Calico - 04-Oct-2023ABBV-CLS-484 enhances anti-tumor immunity and is currently in clinical trials
Phase I trial shows early promise in clearing senescent cells in Alzheimer's
Wake Forest Baptist Health - 07-Sep-2023The treatment was well-tolerated with no significant changes in brain function
Embryo model grown without sperm, egg or womb: A breakthrough for ethical research
BBC - 06-Sep-2023Stem cell-based embryo models could lead to new treatments for infertility
Urolithin A, a natural compound, reverses age-related decline in immune system
EurekAlert! - 06-Sep-2023Urolithin A rejuvenated blood stem cells in mice, boosting infection defence
Naked mole rats' secret to long life could be unlocked for humans
University of Rochester - 23-Aug-2023Scientists transfer the longevity gene to mice, extending their lifespan by 4.4%
New proteins with shapeshifting abilities could transform biotechnology
Singularity Hub - 22-Aug-2023AI can now design proteins that change shape in response to external stimuli
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
Human cell's memory erased to resemble embryonic stem cells
EurekAlert! - 16-Aug-2023New reprogramming method addresses epigenetic challenges & sets a standard for cell therapy research
New in-ear bioelectronic device could revolutionize brain-computer interface system
Forbes - 09-Aug-2023SpiralE helps advance user-friendly neuroscience applications and regenerative medicine in the future
Videregen seeks $10m funding for clinical trials of regenerated organs and tissues
Longevity Technology - 07-Jul-2023Ground-breaking technology to advance the development of a bio-engineered thymus & lung disease treatments
Ageing speeds up gene reading, reducing its accuracy
University of Cologne - 12-Apr-2023Calorie restriction may extend lifespan by improving the quality of gene transcription
Gut Microbiome: The Secret to Longevity in Centenarians
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 06-Apr-2023A youthful gut microbiome may contribute to enhanced longevity and overall health in people living past 100
Bacterial 'nanosyringes' inject drugs directly into human cells
New Scientist - 29-Mar-2023More research needed but a revolutionary way to treat many diseases, including cancer
Boosting endogenous collagen production through mRNA, ameliorate skin wrinkling with age
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 27-Jan-2023Two promising techniques: mRNA delivery through CNP-created EVs and microneedles for EV application
Gut microbiota in mice influence brain's dopamine levels, influencing the motivation for exercise
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Jan-2023The study highlights the diversity of microbiota and their importance for human health and fitness
Medin- amyloid-β aggregates could act an new targets to therapeutically treat Alzheimer's
German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) - 17-Nov-2022Medin deposits are indeed a cause of blood vessel damage, one of the causes of Alzheimer's disease
CRISPR gene-editing technology boosts cancer-fighting immune cells
BBC - 11-Nov-2022Personalized T-cell therapy for untreatable cancers - further studies needed to test the dose and effectiveness
Scientists unveil role of genomic 'dark matter' in cancer detection and treatment
BBC - 27-Oct-2022Early but promising finding that epigenetic changes alter the growth of cancer cells
Restructured mitochondrial metabolism linked to survival of human eggs
STAT - 20-Jul-2022Complex I production temporarily halted in quiescent oocytes, promoting fertility
Blood composition explains the reason for frailty in older people
The Guardian - 01-Jun-2022Treatments targeting faster-growing stem cells & low-quality blood cells can promote healthy ageing
Infusing aged mice with young cerebrospinal fluid improves memory
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 24-May-2022Oligodendrogenesis and memory function in the aged brain can be improved by young CSF
Mammals have similar number of DNA mutations whatever their lifespan
BBC - 14-Apr-2022Shorter lived animals have higher rate of mutations - could explain lower rates of cancer in larger mammals
Brain charts: showing the incredible growing and shrinking brain ability
University of Cambridge - 06-Apr-2022Mapping the brain and creating charts could be used as a helpful clinical tool for other clinicians, psychiatrists and researchers
Procyanidin, a senotherapeutic compound from grape seed extends lifespan in mice
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Dec-2021Improved survival via eliminating old cells - potential candidate to slowdown ageing
Anti-inflammatory exercise factors target cerebrovasculature
Stanford School of Medicine - 08-Dec-2021Exercise plasma boosts memory and dampens brain inflammation
Mammalian brain cells mapped for better understanding of the neuronal disorders
EurekAlert! - 06-Oct-2021The atlas of the brain cells developed will help pave the way for future research in brain disorders
Ubiquitination of cell proteins determines ageing and longevity in C. elegans
SciTechDaily - 21-Aug-2021Levels of ubiquitin-tagged proteins affect lifespan - insights may find answers to longevity
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
Unique gut bacteria linked to healthy ageing in centenarians
Live Science - 30-Jul-2021Fuels bile acids to prevent infections, but more research is needed to confirm its impact on longevity
Eating less than 800 calories a day favoured weight loss via hungry pathogens
ScienceAlert - 27-Jun-2021Long-term safety of the diet is questionable as it alters the healthy gut microbiome
Senescent immune system is a therapeutic target to extend healthy ageing
WVU Today - 21-Jun-2021Degraded DNA repair in immune cells can cause premature ageing in the whole body
Mind-writing computer device allows the paralyzed to type faster
The Scientist - 13-May-2021Brain-Computer Interface decodes handwritten thoughts to text, needs a few tweaks before clinical use
Bigmouth buffalo fish can live up to 112 years with no signs of ageing
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 06-May-2021Long-living fish gives key insights on evolution history to age slower and live longer
Atomic structure of human telomerase developed using cryo-electron microscopy
Phys.org - 22-Apr-2021High resolution telomerase model revealed new protein subunits; promises new therapy for aging diseases
Brain cells reprogrammed to neurons within the brain of mice
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Apr-2021In vivo conversion of astrocytes could possibly bring brain regeneration therapies in the near future
Stay young making new blood even at an older age
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus - 08-Mar-2021Instead of young blood transfusions, why not make your own blood more youthful?
Macrophages trigger stem cells for wound repair and regeneration
Sydney Morning Herald - 11-Feb-2021Macrophages and stem cell interaction promotes muscle repair in zebrafish and mice models
Human stem cells reduced Parkinson's symptoms in rats
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 02-Feb-2021Reprogrammed stem cells treated Parkinson's in rats; initiating clinical trials soon
New evidence on reversing cognitive ageing in aged mice
The Scientist - 20-Jan-2021EP2 receptor which causes inflammation & ageing was knocked down in a disease model
Turn Bio licenses mRNA technology to undo ageing effects
Longevity Technology - 12-Jan-2021A revolutionary technology research to provide the cure for age-related diseases
Brown fat, the kind of fat tissue we all need for better health
New Atlas - 04-Jan-2021Finding ways to produce brown fat or replace white fat for cardiac & metabolic health
Inhibition of mitochondrial DNA might suppress tumour growth
Nature - 04-Jan-2021IMTs degraded 1 in 3 cancer cell lines in vitro, and early promise in mice
Stem cells protect chromosomal ends differently than normal cells
The University of Sydney - 26-Dec-2020Insights on this unique strategy could have breakthrough treatments for ageing and many diseases
Studies on melanocyte stem cells to prevent or reverse gray hair
Washington Post - 19-Dec-2020Greying of hair is irrespective of age and gender; Scientists work on stem cells
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'
Transgenic obese mice that do not suffer from being fat
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 24-Nov-2020Scientists discover a pathway to attenuate the deleterious effects of obesity
Glutamine- the choice for injured or aged muscles
Medical Xpress - 29-Oct-2020Researchers found an advancement in healing muscles with glutamine
New discovery explains mechanism regulating telomere length and function
Phys.org - 13-Oct-2020Now we can better understand processes that regulate cell survival in ageing
Tumor regression achieved with single 3-pronged immunotherapy injection
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 29-Sep-2020IL-12 self-replicating RNA delivered in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) shows good results in mice
Mass production possible of laser powered/guided robots small enough to inject
New Scientist - 26-Aug-2020You could fit 50,000 of these in a drop of blood - nanomedicine is getting closer
Good physical health could boost ageing mind
Medical Xpress - 19-Aug-2020Declining muscle strength and ageing cognitive function are linked
Scientists go where no gene-editing tool has gone before
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Jul-2020DddA able to target mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) by splitting in half and hitching a ride
A gene editing tool to treat mitochondrial mutations
The Scientist - 09-Jul-2020Derived from bacterial toxin - can make single base pair changes
The blood-brain barrier selectivity is impaired with age
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 09-Jul-2020Experiments in mice confirmed this, unraveling ageing mystery if it translates to humans
Naked mole-rat's immune system is resistant to cancer
Independent - 02-Jul-2020Their extreme biology could be key to preventing cancer in humans
Scientists find a new and easy way of producing neurons
Science Daily - 25-Jun-2020PTB is the ultimate switch that controls conversion of a cell into a neuron
Immunotherapy as new approach to battle senescent cells
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 23-Jun-2020Successful in mice, it may help treat many age-related disease in human
Human stem cells successfully produced hair in mice
Nature - 03-Jun-2020Major step towards treating baldness, skin diseases, also wounds and scarring
Could a vaccine be an alternative to senolytic drugs?
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 29-May-2020New study in mice demonstrates an intriguing possibility with senescent cells research
Artificial eye for visually impaired people, humanoid robots
Independent - 22-May-2020Bionic eye could provide more pixels and wider spectrum than human vision
Protein responsible for halting heart cell division, discovered
Medical Xpress - 22-Apr-2020Findings in mice study vital for heart cell regeneration and damage repair
Mice vision restored by reprogramming fibroblasts to photoreceptors
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 21-Apr-2020Important study in developing cheap and effective treatments for retinopathies
A new faster technique restores vision in mice with retinal degeneration
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - 15-Apr-2020Researchers plan clinical trials of this in humans to treat retinal diseases
Whole-cancer genome analysis to revolutionize cancer treatment
BBC - 05-Feb-2020This massive study should provide new targets to diagnose and treat all cancers
Why does our hair turn white?
BBC - 23-Jan-2020Modulating your stress levels will help you prevent many problems, including your hair colour
Secondary stroke damage due to sticky pileup in blood vessels
Augusta University - 15-Jan-2020Exosomes pick-up platelets causing blockage as seen in animal model
New AI program detects breast cancer better than specialists
Guardian - 01-Jan-2020If clinical trials succeed, it will improve breast cancer screening accuracy and efficiency
Could you live longer with minimal brain activity?
Big Think - 25-Oct-2019Gene regulation calmed high neural activity and prolonged life in mice & roundworm
Prime editing as a way of "editing" genes
BBC - 21-Oct-2019There are around 75,000 mutations caused by DNA errors and prime editing can correct 89% of them
Life expectancy gains have slowed
BBC - 04-Oct-2019In Japan, life expectancy gains have been bigger than in the UK in recent years
New screening test may help to nip ovarian cancers in the bud
Independent - 23-Aug-20194x survival rate if EOC is caught early
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
"Smart" cells for 'smart' therapies
UCSF - 24-Jul-2019“Smart” cells behave like tiny autonomous robots, planned to detect damage and deliver help
Stem cell reactivation can improve tissue regeneration
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 16-Jul-2019Just one pathway out of many that could improve tissue rejuvenation
Scientists create a lab-made microbe with fully redesigned DNA for the first time
Guardian - 15-May-2019Organisms can survive even with a simple genetic code
Brain implant translates people's thoughts into speech
BBC - 24-Apr-2019Text- and voice-free internet searches one step closer
Hundreds of new cancer gene targets discovered
BBC - 10-Apr-2019Systematic approach reveals new targets for drug development
Antibodies restore brain function of old mice back to their young days
New Atlas - 05-Apr-2019Possible treatment for neurodegenerative diseases of old age
Protein discovered that keeps skin young
Eyewitness News - 04-Apr-2019COL17A1 protein promotes wound healing, skin regeneration, and reduces skin ageing
Clearing out senescent cells may prevent symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
Buck Institute - 19-Sep-2018Alternative approaches to tau targets in neurodegenerative disorders
Senolytics staves off dementia in mice
Guardian - 19-Sep-2018Killing of senescent (aging) brain cells with an enzyme stopped the progress of dementia
Wounds Healed With Reprogrammed Skin Cells
Singularity Hub - 14-Sep-2018A topical solution converts cells from wounds into skin to repair tissue without scarring
First iPS Cell Trial for Heart Disease Soon
The Scientist - 31-Aug-2018Researchers plan to implant induced stem cell-sheets on the heart to regenerate injured areas
Robot revolutionises study of new molecules
Independent - 18-Jul-2018This software test many chemical reactions simultaneously and may lead to faster drug discovery
Leukaemia blood test breakthrough
Independent - 09-Jul-2018With this method researchers can now detect acute myeloid leukaemia years in advance with a blood sample
Google AI predicts hospital patient deaths
Independent - 20-Jun-2018Google’s algorithm predicted inpatient mortality in two different hospitals
The DNA Data We Have Is Too White
Smithsonian - 30-Apr-201887 percent of participants in worldwide genomics research of European descent. Disparity could p...
Old Brains Can Still Make New Neurons
Columbia University - 05-Apr-2018Neurogenesis is the production of new neurons. In mice it declines with age and virtually ceases...
CR Leads to Longer Life but Less Grey Matter
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 05-Apr-2018New study shows caloric restriction in lemurs extended lifespan up to 50%. Grey mouse lemur is a...
Low-Hum Therapy Seems To Counteract Alzheimer’s Symptoms In Mice
IFL Science - 04-Jan-2018MIT researchers have exposed mice to a hum at 40 Hertz. Mice developed half as many amyloid beta...
Alcohol can cause irreversible genetic damage to stem cells
Guardian - 03-Jan-2018Research using mice shows alcohol causes cancer by scrambling the DNA in cells. Alcohol metaboli...
Soft Gel Could Keep Artificial Organs Alive
Popular Mechanics - 13-Dec-2017University of Fribourg report a new bio-inspired power source. 3D-printed gel layers use charged...
Boosting Mitochondrial Quality Control to Combat Alzheimer's
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 08-Dec-2017Diseases like Alzheimer’s are the result of the loss of proteostasis. This leads to the creation...
Pol III enzyme shows anti-aging potential
New Atlas - 04-Dec-2017RNA polymerase III (Pol III) is an enzyme essential for cell growth. Found withinin almost all c...
Unnatural microbe can make proteins
BBC - 29-Nov-2017Bacterium's DNA modified to incorporate six letters instead of four. E. coli bug could hold on t...
Military tests brain implants that change your mood
IB Times - 27-Nov-2017DARPA is funding research into "mind control" chips. Closed loop brain implants use artificial i...
Why Some People Age Faster Than Others
Newsweek - 11-Nov-2017Genetic pathway identified that may regulate the rate at which we age. Longevity and behavioral ...
Probe record activity of hundreds of neurons simultaneously
Kurzweil Network - 08-Nov-2017Neuropixels probes are similar to electrophysiology probes, but... 1. thinner than a human hair ...
Genetically modified skin in life-saving treatment
BBC - 08-Nov-2017Junctional epidermolysis bullosa DNA lacks the instructions to stick epidermis to the dermis. Ge...
Blueprint for extraordinary Human Cell Atlas unveiled
Cambridge Independent - 02-Nov-2017Atlas will be a comprehensive collection of reference maps of the human body. Will enable a deep...
New Type of Stem Cells Could Lead to New Treatments
Futurism - 11-Oct-2017Researchers create Expanded Potential Stem Cells (EPSCs) in mice. ES and iPS aren’t capable of g...
Nanomachines constructed to destroy diseased cells (VIDEO)
RICE UNIVERSITY - 30-Aug-2017Motor is a paddle-like chain of atoms that spins when activated by a light source. Spin between ...
False Positives in Senescent Cell Detection
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 19-Aug-2017Researchers commonly determine the presence of senescent cells through the use of the p16ink4a (p...
Stem cell brain implants could slow ageing
Guardian - 26-Jul-2017Implanted stem cells that make fresh neurons in the brain. Lives of older mice extended by 10-15...
Personalized cancer vaccines vanquish melanoma
Scientific American - 06-Jul-2017Six melanoma patients given an experimental, custom-made, neoantigen vaccine. None of their tumo...
Cancer vaccines could eliminate tumours
New Scientist - 05-Jul-2017Researchers have been trying to find ways to ramp up the immune response to tumours. Two new tec...
No Known Limit To How Long Humans Can Live
Time - 28-Jun-2017Paper in last year's Nature human body and brain petered out around 115. Now five critiques high...
Lab-Grown Blood Stem Cells Produced at Last
Scientific American - 18-May-2017One team reprogrammed skin cell derived iPS cells with seven transcription factors. Progenitor c...
Cord blood rejuvenates old brains
New Scientist - 19-Apr-2017Researchers inject mice with blood plasma from humans of different ages – babies, 22 and 66 years...
Prolonging Life with Fecal Transplants
Josh Mitteldorf Blog - 10-Apr-2017Middle-aged fish receiving a transplant of gut bacteria from young fish had in increased mean lif...
Deep learning algorithm beats dermatologists in diagnosis of skin cancer –
Kurzweil Network - 25-Jan-2017Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory used a deep convolutional neural network (CNN) algori...
RNA splicing could help us prevent aging
Futurism - 06-Dec-2016Researchers wanted to find out the impact of RNA splicing on the ageing process
Can we rely on DIY air pollution sensors?
The Conversation - 02-Dec-2016There has been a rapid growth of small, inexpensive sensors, but do they measure what users think...
First-time neurotechnology has restored locomotion in primates
BBC - 10-Nov-2016An implant that beams instructions out of the brain, restores movement in paralysed primates
Universal cancer vaccine breakthrough
Independent - 02-Jun-2016Nanoparticulate RNA immunotherapy puts pieces of cancer’s genetic RNA into tiny nanoparticles of ...
Smart wristband continuously measures biomarkers & electrolytes
iMedicalApps - 19-Feb-2016Continuously analyses sweat to monitor electrolytes like sodium and potassium as well as biomarke...
Dissolvable wireless sensors monitor brain injury
Guardian - 22-Jan-2016Made mainly of polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) and silicone. Monitors intracranial pressure a...
Cancer: lifestyle risk or just bad luck?
BBC - 17-Dec-2015New study published in Nature concludes only 10-30% of cancers were down to “luck”. A January re...
Would upgrading your brain be too good to refuse?
Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) - 14-Dec-2015PAST: 2008 – BrainGate patient controls computer cursor using a chip embedded into his motor cor...
Microbubbles provide clear images of blood vessels in live animals
New Scientist - 25-Nov-2015Technique takes advantage of how high-frequency ultrasound waves interact with tiny gas-filled bu...
Big Data Is Driving Personalized Medicine Revolution
Information Week - 12-Nov-2015Drugs can be expensive, difficult to research, hard to get approved. Most drugs don’t work on la...
Harvard professor believes anti-aging pill is only a few years away
Sydney Morning Herald - 03-Oct-2015If the greatest driver of disease in old age is old age itself, then why not find a cure for agei...
Wirelessly programmed implantable drug delivery device can release hundreds of single doses over 16 years
Phys.org - 29-Jun-2015Iimplantable, microchip-based device may soon replace the injections and pills now needed to trea...
Novel approach using high molecular weight hyaluronan (HMW-HA) that has been determined to help the naked mole rat live cancer free
Kurzweil Network - 21-Jun-2013Naked mole rats are subterranean rodents that have never been known to get cancer. Researchers h...
Starvation’s secret: could a pill unlock longer life?
Forbes - 06-Jun-2013Exploring the genetic pathways behind calorie restriction and their potential to combat ageing
