biology

Google's Antiaging company Calico will use Computational Biology and Machine Learning

Posted in Science on 25th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

Calico will try to use machine learning to understand the complex biological processes involved in aging.

Most nations lack ability to deal with invasive species

Posted in Featured, Science on 25th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

The spread of non-native species threatens livelihoods and biodiversity, but the issue is worsened by global trade, travel and climate change.

PTN interviews Jo Pedro de Magalhs on his insights into cryonics and aging

Posted in Interviews on 24th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

Jo Pedro de Magalhs is a Senior Lecturer in aging at the University of Liverpool. He also has a strong interest in state-of-the art cryonics.

A new Goldilocks for habitable planets

Posted in Science on 20th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

Simply being in the habitable zone may not be sufficient to support life. A planet also must start with an internal temperature that is just right.

Mayo Clinic, collaborators working to advance aging research via clinical trials

Posted in Medicine on 19th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

Aging is the largest risk factor for most chronic diseases, and elderly care accounts for about 1 trillion USD a year in the US.