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New drug trial aims to reduce cancer treatment resistance

The Guardian - 06-Nov-2024

In trials on mice, the drug reduced tumors, promising new cancer treatments

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The secrets of the Greenland Shark's longevity

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 24-Sep-2024

The ancient genome of the longest-living vertebrate may reveal new insights into ageing

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Breakthrough DNA repair protein could revolutionize cancer treatments

ScienceAlert - 26-Aug-2024

Newly discovered protein may lead to cancer vaccines and advanced DNA repair

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Revolutionary SPARXS technique accelerates DNA research by decades

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) - 22-Aug-2024

New method speeds up DNA analysis, unlocking advances in genetics and medicine

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Telo-seq precisely measures telomere length and sequence on individual chromosomes

Medical Xpress - 19-Jun-2024

It can also help personalise treatments for telomere-related diseases

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World record: Fern discovered with world's largest genome ever recorded

BBC - 31-May-2024

Its DNA stretches over 100 meters, which is 50 times bigger than the human genome

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Matter Bio gets $7 million to fight aging through DNA repair

Longevity Technology - 29-May-2024

Company's approach involves detecting, correcting, and eliminating damaged cells

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Somatic mutations: Do these DNA changes hold the secrets to longevity?

Live Forever Club - 31-Mar-2024

The gradual buildup of DNA mutations may hold clues on how to combat age-related diseases

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UCL study reveals cancer risk associated with vaping-induced DNA damage

Sky News - 20-Mar-2024

Study finds concerning similarities in DNA damage between vapers and smokers

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Genomenon develops AI-powered tool to uncover links between genes and diseases

Inside Precision Medicine - 15-Mar-2024

This new technology could improve the accuracy of genetic testing

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New research links DNA damage to incomplete gene transcription in aging

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 15-Feb-2024

DNA damage accumulated with age worsens gene expression, affecting lifespan-determining pathways

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Activating SIRT6, a DNA repair protein, reduces damage in ageing cells

Live Forever Club - 01-Jan-2024

SIRT6 activation may be a potential therapeutic target for osteoarthritis

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New AI tool predicts genetic mutations that could cause disease

The Guardian - 19-Sep-2023

AlphaMissense is a game-changer in genetic research for human health

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The bowhead whale's secret to living over 200 years: Remarkable DNA repair mechanisms

Live Forever Club - 30-May-2023

Exceptional longevity and resistance to cancer holds potential implications for human health and ageing

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Summary of Fabrizio d’Adda di Fagagna presentation at Longevity Med Summit

Live Forever Club - 18-May-2023

Telomeres become sinks of irreparable damage - antisense oligonucleotides could potentially provide a fix

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Pangenome: a new chapter in human DNA mapping embracing global diversity

BBC - 10-May-2023

Updated DNA map opens doors for more inclusive and effective medical treatments

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Ageing speeds up gene reading, reducing its accuracy

University of Cologne - 12-Apr-2023

Calorie restriction may extend lifespan by improving the quality of gene transcription

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AgeCurve Ltd uses Cell tree rings and somatic mutation to calculate biological age

Longevity Technology - 13-Feb-2023

Those running geroprotective trials, academic researchers, clinical trial could use Cell tree rings

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Researchers claim to have uncovered secret to immortality in jellyfish

Futurism - 01-Sep-2022

what this means to humans? - a possibility to treat overwhelming aging disorders

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72% of Induced pluripotent stem cell lines were reported to have major UV damage

University of Cambridge - 11-Aug-2022

Whole genome sequencing-necessary to validate Stem cell lines used for therapy

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Improving protein function could lead to new treatments for diseases

Karolinska Institutet - 23-Jun-2022

This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s

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Mammals have similar number of DNA mutations whatever their lifespan

BBC - 14-Apr-2022

Shorter lived animals have higher rate of mutations - could explain lower rates of cancer in larger mammals

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A new model enter into telomere-mediated senescence to reduce genome damage

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 10-Nov-2021

Telomeres repair can prevent senescence and genome instability

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SIRT6 variant plays a major role in preventing the aging process

Longevity Technology - 17-Aug-2021

Novel gene therapies to prevent the accelerated aging process

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Senescent immune system is a therapeutic target to extend healthy ageing

WVU Today - 21-Jun-2021

Degraded DNA repair in immune cells can cause premature ageing in the whole body

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DNA-damage or telomere shortening may not cause normal ageing

EurekAlert! - 08-Jun-2021

Rapamycin fails to extend lifespan in telomerase-deficient mice, while improving lifespan by 39% in normal mice

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A snailfish modified its DNA for survival in the deep ocean

New Scientist - 13-May-2021

Yap hadal snailfish made extra genes to repair DNA & stay alive in high-pressure deep-sea waters

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Ageing seems to increase the number of repetitive elements in our DNA

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 07-Jul-2020

Even if it's an effect (not a cause) then REs could act as another biological clock

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Gene mutations in DNA may impact lifespan and fertility

Newsweek - 19-Jun-2020

Study accelerated public awareness on genome sequencing & inspires new treatment approaches

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This enzyme helps reverse age-related neurodegeneration in mice

EurekAlert! - 18-May-2020

Sheds light to potential treatments for age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's

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AI and Genomics: Unlocking Potential with Caution

PHG Foundation - 14-May-2020

A report outlines how AI can advance genomics while addressing key challenges

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