The latest on Methuselah, health span research, and regenerative medicine
We all want a healthcare system that is more productive and efficient in finding innovative solutions to illnesses and diseases of aging. That is why it is important to look at the factors that need disruption in our journey to creating an inclusive and sustainable healthcare system.
Read MoreThe quest for healthier and longer lives should be inclusive and understood by all around the Earth. We are happy to see Forbes Africa publish an article focused on the impact of the longevity industry in this vast and beautiful continent.
Read MoreOne area of research for improving health and reducing the comorbidities of aging is brown adipose tissue. Brown adipose tissue improves energy metabolism and has protective mechanisms against obesity.
Read MoreWorldwide, lifespans are predicted to increase, with South Korea leading the pack. South Korean women born in 2030 are expected to live an average of 90.8 years, an increase of 6.6 years from those born in 2010.
Read MoreFor centuries, man has been attempting to extend the healthy human lifespan by investigating the correlation between health and the microbiome. In the past, these methods have been largely unsuccessful. New research is emerging that focuses on the 29 strains of E. coli that protect against age-associated diseases, causing the host to live at least 10% longer and healthier.
Read MoreWhen traveling, moving, or vacationing from a hectic schedule, many of us imagine a blue vista with rolling waves. In the longevity community, the Blue Zones hold an additional attraction because of the allure of a longer lifespan for residents of such areas.
Read MoreHave you wondered how much your physician is paid by the drug and medical device companies? The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has created a powerful program called Open Payments.
Read MoreWhat happens when the industry created to keep you alive pushes products that ultimately aid in your death? We are often concerned about incentives in the healthcare industry to prescribe medicine when it is not necessary and even when a simple lifestyle change would achieve the same beneficial effects.
Read MoreOver 10 years ago, we realized that investing in longevity companies has a two-fold benefit. Such investments accelerate products into the market that we all benefit from and also pours more capital into private research, resulting in breakthroughs in the longevity space.
Read MoreOne of the reasons for wanting to extend the healthy human lifespan is friendship. Different generations often have trouble relating to one another and, as your friends begin to die, loneliness spirals into a chronic condition that affects health in a negative way.
Read MoreCellular senescence is an increasingly popular topic. Dysfunctional cells have been implicated in numerous age-related dysfunctions. While the efforts to remove these senile cells have been growing, this study shows that at least one form of cellular senescence can be addressed without drugs or other high-tech interventions.
Read MoreThe four "Yamanaka factors" have been known to induce pluripotency for some time. Forced expression of these four genes has been reported to turn an adult cell into what appears to be a pluripotent stem cell, with all that entails. However, this report illustrates that stem cell differentiation is a continuum.
Read MoreIn this well crafted series of videos, an excellent case is made for preventing age-related diseases and improving the healthy human lifespan. This excellent work was done by a collaboration of Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell and Lifespan.io.
Read MoreAt Methuselah Foundation we understand that the war against AD is one that humanity cannot afford to loose. We applaud revisiting the roadmap that will lead us to a cure. Writer John Carroll analyses this imperative in the Endpoints News article titled "After yet another PhIII Alzheimer’s failure, experts try to map a path out of the wrecking field."
Read MoreIn this educational video, Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell explains the stages of population growth and highlights modern trends that will affect us even more in the future. "The UN Forecasts that the 12th Billion human will never be born at all."
Read MoreMany in our community were distraught when a paper published in Nature not only said that the maximum human lifespan had plateaued but also set that maximum number to 115 years. Thankfully, many discerning scientists decided to spend their resources understanding the data, the claims, and drawing their own conclusions. In this article by Gizmodo writer Ryan F. Mandelbaum brings to the surfaces some issues found in the world of publishing research data.
Read MoreIndependence: That is just one of the many reason for wanting to live longer, healthier lives. In practice, elderly citizens from the United States and other nations can become vulnerable to extortion, manipulations and victims of unscrupulous guardians. The New Yorker's October 9, 2017 Issue contained an eye-opening article written by Rachel Aviv and titled: "How the Elderly Lose Their Rights."
Read MoreIt has been thirteen years since Nick Bostrom published The Fable of the Dragon-Tyrant, a clear call to action regarding our relationship with aging and medical technology. Today we stand in the midst of revolutionary progress in biotechnology, and all of the old limits and incurable conditions might be addressed given sufficient funding and will. Has the public’s view of aging changed enough in the past thirteen years?
Read MoreHow can science fiction affect our view of what is possible? In this article, quantum physics Professor John G. Cramer explains how he came to care for the longevity field and interviews Gary Hudson of Oisín Biotechnologies, a company that could make his Sci-Fi dreams a reality.
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