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Methuselah Foundation thinks Longevity Escape Velocity could be here by 2030
Posted in Medicine on 8th Sep, 2018
by Alex Muller
We are seeing the first glimmers of this already.
Molecule developed that helps target T-cells to fight brain cancer
Posted in Science on 8th Sep, 2018
by Alex Muller
T-Cell immunotherapy is a multi-billion dollar success. Companies are genetically engineering an individuals own immune cells to attack cancer.
Largest Brain Study Identifies Drivers of Brain Aging
Posted in Science on 2nd Sep, 2018
by Alex Muller
The largest brain imaging study has evaluated scans of more than 30,000 individuals from 9 months old to 105 years to investigate factors that accelerate brain aging.
Lancet papers on Aging opens the door to treating aging as a disease
Posted in Medicine on 31st Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller
Big pharma might put more money into targeting the ageing process and extending human lifespan.
Nanorobots for Medical Use are About to Become a Reality
Posted in Science on 30th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller
'We have developed nanocomposite particles that can be remotely controlled by a electromagnetic field. They function like extremely tiny robots that interact with biological cells.'