OpenAI’s Whisper AI may make errors in hospital transcriptions
The Verge - 27-Oct-2024Researchers found it unreliable in certain cases, especially with common pauses
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University of Washington (UW) News
AI-designed proteins create blood vessels from stem cells
Singularity Hub - 17-Jun-2024This opens up new possibilities for regenerative medicine and tissue repair
Engineered proteins create new blood vessels from stem cells
University of Washington (UW) - 11-Jun-2024The method has potential for tissue repair and regenerative medicine
Global life expectancy will increase by almost 5 years by 2050
Independent - 16-May-2024Study highlights a shift towards non-communicable diseases as the major concern
Gene therapy triggers natural blood vessel growth in angina patients
EurekAlert! - 02-May-2024Treatment shows improved blood flow, exercise tolerance and reduced symptoms
Women live longer but experience more years of poor health than men
The Guardian - 01-May-2024Study emphasises the need to address women's health issues beyond reproductive concerns
For every year you spend in school, your life gets 2% longer!
The Guardian - 23-Jan-2024Skipping classes may be as harmful for your health as smoking
Traffic air pollution raises your blood pressure by more than 4.5 mmHg
University of Washington (UW) - 27-Nov-2023UW study calls for new strategies to combat traffic pollution's health risks
New AI tool ENABL Age provides personalised insights into healthy ageing
Live Forever Club - 07-Nov-2023A stepping stone towards personalized anti-ageing interventions
NMN has shown potential in human clinical trials, but more research is needed
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 27-Sep-2023NMN improved physical performance, muscle function, and insulin sensitivity
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
Stem cell-derived organoids secrete enamel proteins that could repair or replace lost teeth entirely
University of Washington (UW) - 14-Aug-2023A breakthrough approach to make enamel by mirroring gene pathways in natural tooth formation
Uncovering the potential of rapamycin from off-label use reports
Live Forever Club - 01-Jun-2023Friends and family noticed their improved health and appearance, with no serious side effects
University of Washington launches Rapamycin Study
Live Forever Club - 05-Mar-2022Have you been taking rapamycin supplements recently? Please consider contributing to this study.
Recharge your mitochondrial batteries to live longer
Longevity Technology - 27-May-2021Breakthrough in longevity research - cellular energetics may stop or even reverse the ageing process
Teeth-whitening lozenge that repairs & rebuilds enamel, enters clinical trials
University of Washington - 01-Mar-2021Gene engineered peptide coats few micrometers of new enamel at a time
New approach to bring 3D functional organs to reality
University of Washington - 18-Jan-2021Hydrogels in tissue engineering with cell signaling protein combinations
Researchers estimate world population could crash by 2100
BBC - 14-Jul-2020Decline in fertility rate may shrink the global population drastically
Exposure to air pollution over a long time is just as bad as smoking
Independent - 14-Aug-2019Ozone is our friend in the stratosphere but not so much at ground level
"Smart" cells for 'smart' therapies
UCSF - 24-Jul-2019“Smart” cells behave like tiny autonomous robots, planned to detect damage and deliver help
Telepathic communication is being tested by scientists
Independent - 02-Jul-2019BrainNet is the first brain-to-brain network, a huge step for a telepathic communication discovery
Totally new pathway towards healthy ageing
Independent - 13-Jun-2019Substance circulating in the veins of juvenile mice delayed death and kept the disease at bay
3D printed organ that mimics lungs
Popular Mechanics - 03-May-2019This revolutionary model could have a major impact on organ donations
Worldwide decline in fertility rates
BBC - 09-Nov-2018Half of countries now have a fertility rate below the 2.1 level required to maintain their population
3 people play tetris together using brainwaves alone
Newsweek - 03-Oct-2018A system allows individuals to communicate between each other using rudimentary signals guided by their own brainwaves
New Telescope To Scan For Collision Course Asteroids
Space - 30-Jun-2018NASA's program will scan for all near-earth objects larger than 140 meters in diameter
Scientists Are Designing Artisanal Proteins for Your Body
New York Times - 26-Dec-2017Our bodies make roughly 20,000 different kinds of proteins. A protein’s particular shape enables...
Life extending drug tested on dogs
Deccan Chronicle - 15-Aug-2016Anti-rejection drug rapamycin extend the life of mice by more than 25 per cent. If similar effec...
Brain-to-Brain Communication in Action
INVERSE - 17-Dec-2015Experiment 1: Inquirer sees dancing lights when respondent thinks the answer to question. *guess...
Switching off genes could extend lifespan by 60 per cent
Sydney Morning Herald - 12-Oct-2015238 genes identified that, when silenced, increase the lifespan of yeast cells. Half of these ge...
Live 4 years get 1 free!
Japan Times - 28-Aug-2015Average life expectancy around the world has increased from 65 years in 1990 to 71.5 years in 201...
