Mouse Alzheimer’s reversed in new study. “Remarkably, not only did preserving NAD+ balance protect mice from developing AD, but delayed treatment in mice with advanced disease also enabled the brain to fix the major pathological events driven by the disease-causing […]
The first human test of a rejuvenation method will begin “shortly”. In a bid to treat blindness, Life Biosciences will try out potent cellular reprogramming technology on volunteers. This is a company affiliated with Dr. David Sinclair. They’re testing Yamanaka […]
Peanut allergy treatment progress. “The median tolerated dose increased from 30 mg (equivalent to approximately 1/8th of a peanut) to 3000 mg (12 peanuts) at the exit challenge, representing a 100-fold increase.” This phase II trial shows promising results for peanut oral […]
I genetically engineered myself to fix lactose intolerance. “Recently my friend Gabriel Licina, renowned biohacker and genetic engineer, gave me access to the tools and materials I needed to make a therapy that could potentially fix the issue.” The therapy […]
The evolution of bacteria. “The longest-running and most celebrated of modern evolution experiments is the appropriately named Long-Term Evolution Experiment (LTEE). Started by Richard Lenski in 1988 at the University of California, Irvine, and continuing in the hands of Jeffrey […]
The power of surrogate endpoints. “Surrogate endpoints: measurable intermediate biological signals that reliably predict clinical benefit, such as biomarkers or imaging readouts.” By utilizing these proxies, clinical trials can be significantly expedited, decreasing costs and increasing efficiency in drug development. […]
The power of urolithin A. “This study is that critical first step and shows that urolithin A can safely enhance immune function in humans,” says Dr. Dominic Denk. Found in foods like pomegranates and walnuts, this compound rejuvenates immune cells, […]
This frog knows its face. I’ve shared before about the discovery that tiny electrical fields help cells determine where a nose should be, for example. I can’t get enough of how cool this is. “Picasso tadpoles make largely normal frog […]
Algae as asphalt’s green hero. “Algae-derived compounds can improve moisture resistance, flexibility and self-healing behavior in asphalt, potentially extending pavement life and reducing maintenance costs,” says Assoc. Prof. Elham Fini. ~ learn more
Plants’ secret language revealed. Scientists have unraveled a century-old mystery of how plants communicate stress. “We are trying to build a foundational knowledge of understanding how communication in plants happens,” explains Vesna Bacheva. The study shows plants use negative pressure […]