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Beyond telomerase: another enzyme discovered critical to maintaining telomere length
Posted in Medicine on 17th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
A new discovery is expected to speed up our understanding of short-telomere-related diseases and cancers.
Experimental drug targeting Alzheimer's disease shows anti-aging effects
Posted in Medicine on 14th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
"If proven safe and effective for Alzheimer's, the anti-aging effect of J147 would be a benefit". The team aims to begin human trials next year.
Antiaging protein GDF11 could be source of rejuvenation from young blood
Posted in Medicine on 25th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
A specific protein, GDF11, may explain young bloods beneficial effects.
CEO of Bioviva claims to be testing antiaging gene therapy on herself
Posted in Medicine on 16th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
An American biotech CEO claims she is the first to undergo gene therapy to reverse aging. Judge for yourself.
How to grow old brain cells for studying age-related diseases
Posted in Medicine on 10th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
The new technique, which yields cells resembling those found in older peoples brains, will be a boon to scientists studying age-related diseases like Alzheimers and Parkinsons.