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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) News
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
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
AI-powered brain implant restores bilingual communication in stroke survivor
NBC News - 29-May-2024Potential to restore communication in multilingual individuals with paralysis
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-crafted proteins: ProGen paves the way for a new era in biotechnology
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) - 26-Jan-2023ProGen AI designs artificial enzymes, revolutionizing protein engineering and biotechnology
Medgadget interviews Blackrock Neurotech's Chairman about thought-to-text BCI
Medgadget - 28-Dec-2021The latest application of its NeuroPort Array that can also restore movement, touch and hearing
Deep brain stimulation is a promising treatment for major depression
Guardian - 04-Oct-2021Brain implant detects patterns that proceed depression and then blocks the signals
Translation of brain signals from a paralyzed patient into text by machine learning
Guardian - 15-Jul-2021Neuroprosthesis provides natural communication for people who cannot talk
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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
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
Depression makes people age faster by about two years and causes health issues
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Apr-2021Researchers need more data to understand how it impacts the body
Cells in depressed individuals were 2 years older than their real age
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) - 06-Apr-2021GrimAge predicts increased cellular ageing & mortality risk in people with major depression
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
Go for a 15 minute 'Awe Walk' to bring positivity
Psychology Today - 03-Nov-2020Simple and cost free awe walks boost positive emotions and prosocial behaviour
New language learning in adults possible with nerve stimulation
New Scientist - 06-Aug-2020Non-invasive ear device could soon help to better connect the world through speech
What does is mean to 'die of old age'?
Gizmodo - 03-Aug-2020Experts raise some interesting end-of-life questions - ones which will soon, hopefully, be obsolete
Blood factor created by exercise can be transfused to sedentary mice for same mental benefits
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Jul-2020Another point for the "good" factors argument, though removing "bad" factors likely to be important too
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
Human gut microbiome is altered by shifting to a ketogenic diet
EurekAlert! - 20-May-2020Potential research area to find treatment options for autoimmune diseases of the gut
New device can "listen" to brain signals and turn them into words
The Guardian - 24-Oct-2019Privacy concerns arise as technology giants fund similar research
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