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Apr 29, 2024

A longevity researcher is facing backlash for claiming to ‘reverse aging.’ Scientists say there’s no consensus on what it means

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Harvard researcher Dr. David Sinclair has found himself at the center of controversy within the longevity community.

Sinclair has been a poster child of the longevity movement for years. He’s built several biotechnology companies focused on reversing the effects of aging, won acclaim for his research, and cultivated a loyal base of fans who swear by his lifestyle tips.

He’s also earned his share of critics who say his research isn’t always backed up by sufficient evidence. But over the past months, The Wall Street Journal reported that Sinclair has been battling a new level of backlash from colleagues and researchers who say his claims on curing aging have gone too far.

Apr 28, 2024

Researchers create artificial, modifiable cells with programmable DNA

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Instead of creating materials that are made to last, Freeman says their materials are made to task — perform a specific function and then modify themselves to serve a new function.

This achievement holds significant promise for advancements in regenerative medicine, drug delivery methods, and diagnostic technologies.

“With this discovery, we can think of engineering fabrics or tissues that can be sensitive to changes in their environment and behave in dynamic ways,” states Freeman.

Apr 28, 2024

Are Turmeric And Black Pepper Bad For Health?

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Apr 27, 2024

A 110-year-old man says he’s never had back pain and still drives his car every day. Here are his 6 longevity tips

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Vincent Dransfield, 110, lives alone and drives his car every day. He credits movement, milk, and strong relationships with giving him longevity.

Apr 27, 2024

Common Blood Pressure Drug Increases Lifespan And Slows Aging in Animals

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The hypertension drug rilmenidine has been shown to slow down aging in worms, an effect that in humans could hypothetically help us live longer and keep us healthier in our latter years.

Previous research has shown rilmenidine mimics the effects of caloric restriction on a cellular level. Reducing available energy while maintaining nutrition within the body has been shown to extend lifespans in several animal models.

Whether this translates to human biology, or is a potential risk to our health, is a topic of ongoing debate. Finding ways to achieve the same benefits without the costs of extreme calorie cutting could lead to new ways to improve health in old age.

Apr 27, 2024

Is aging an active process of the body?

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Irina Conboy, Michael Conboy and Josh Mitteldorf discuss one of the central questions in aging research: is aging an active process of the body or is aging a…

Apr 26, 2024

Science is closing in on the frailties of old age

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According to a big German study, those in middle or older age today have an elevated idea of “old” compared to previous generations.” This mirrors increases in life expectancy, especially for the better-off half of the population in rich countries.


Research is finding ways to extend animal lifespans but regulators are still wary of treating ageing as a disease.

Apr 25, 2024

5 Best Longevity Podcasts for 2024

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We’ve updated the list of top longevity podcasts. Any great ones we missed?


Who hosts the best shows on life extension? Check out these top longevity podcasts to usher you into a world without aging.

Apr 24, 2024

Researchers uncover human DNA repair by nuclear metamorphosis

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Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a DNA repair mechanism that advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy, and which could lead to new treatments for cancer and premature aging.

The study, published in the journal Nature Structural and Molecular Biology, also sheds light on the mechanism of action of some existing chemotherapy drugs.

“We think this research solves the mystery of how DNA double-strand breaks and the nuclear envelope connect for repair in human cells,” said Professor Karim Mekhail, co-principal investigator on the study and a professor of laboratory medicine and pathobiology at U of T’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine.

Apr 24, 2024

Artificial Cells Built with Programmable Peptide-DNA Cytoskeletons

Posted by in categories: bioengineering, biotech/medical, life extension, nanotechnology

Unlike the rigid skeletons within our bodies, the skeletons within individual cells—cytoskeletons—are changeable, even fluid. And when these cytoskeletons reorganize themselves, they do more than support different cell shapes. They permit different functions.

Little wonder, then, that scientists who build artificial cells hope to create synthetic cytoskeletons that act like natural cytoskeletons. Synthetic cytoskeletons capable of supporting dynamic changes in cell shape and function could enable the development of novel drug delivery systems, diagnostic tools, and regenerative medicine applications.

Synthetic cytoskeletons have incorporated building blocks such as polymers, small molecules, carbon nanotubes, peptides, and DNA nanofilaments. Mostly DNA nanofilaments. Although they offer programmability, they can be hard to fine tune. To get around this difficulty, scientists based at UNC Chapel Hill led by Ronit Freeman, PhD, investigated the relatively unexplored possibilities offered by peptides. Specifically, the scientists engineered artificial cells using a programmable peptide–DNA nanotechnology approach.

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