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BioViva’s Liz Parrish reports promising progress on human gene therapy

By Brady Hartman on February 12, 2018

Summary: Human gene therapy trials are reporting promising results, according to yesterday’s update by Liz Parrish, the CEO of BioViva and patient zero in a test of gene therapy on her own body. [This article first appeared on LongevityFacts. Author: Brady Hartman. ] Liz Parrish is known as “the woman who wants to genetically engineer you.” On February 11, Liz Parrish gave us an… Continue reading "BioViva’s Liz Parrish reports promising progress on human gene therapy"
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Researchers discover key enzyme sabotaging our weight loss

By Brady Hartman on February 9, 2018

Summary: A research team at UCSD discovered a key enzyme that plays a role in burning calories during both obesity and dieting and sabotages weight loss. Moreover, these scientists may have just found an existing drug that counteracts this enzyme. [This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts.com. Author: Brady Hartman. ] Ever wonder why dieting often leads to a plateau in weight loss? It happens… Continue reading "Researchers discover key enzyme sabotaging our weight loss"
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Researchers crack secret code to genetic changes causing our cancer

By Brady Hartman on February 8, 2018

Summary: Researchers at the University of California discovered a key way that cancer manipulates the genetic code using DNA methylation that has important implications for the treatment of cancers. [This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts.com. Author: Brady Hartman. ] Up until now, scientists haven’t fully understood how DNA methylation causes changes in our genetic code that enable cancer to thrive. Now, a team… Continue reading "Researchers crack secret code to genetic changes causing our cancer"
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Researchers discover off-switch to inflammation machine at the root of our chronic diseases

By Brady Hartman on February 7, 2018

Summary: Researchers discover what may be the key to stopping uncontrolled inflammation and the damage it causes in a multitude of chronic diseases. [This article first appeared on LongevityFacts.com. Author: Brady Hartman. ] A discovery by researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) could be the key to stopping the damage caused by uncontrolled inflammation in a range of chronic diseases including Alzheimer’s and liver… Continue reading "Researchers discover off-switch to inflammation machine at the root of our chronic diseases"
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The key to a naked mole rat’s cancer-free life?

By Brady Hartman on February 7, 2018

Summary: Clues to the naked mole rat’s remarkable cancer-fighting abilities have been uncovered by researchers at the University of Rochester in a new study. [This article first appeared on LongevityFacts. Author: Brady Hartman. ] With their wrinkled, hairless bodies, naked mole rats won’t be winning any beauty contests. However, they do win longevity contests. Naked mole rats have intrigued scientists with their… Continue reading "The key to a naked mole rat’s cancer-free life?"
Anti-Aging Science, Lifespan-Extending Treatments, Medical Advances
The life extension and medical discoveries of January (Monthly article summary)

By Brady Hartman on February 6, 2018

In brief: An executive summary of the January reports on longevity science, life-extension treatments, telomeres, Alzheimer’s disease and various medical advances. [This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts.com. Author: Brady Hartman. ] It’s been a fruitful month, with advancements in life-extension treatments, longevity science, telomere dynamics, dementia and various medical advances. Here’s a look back at the 23 reports of the past month.… Continue reading "The life extension and medical discoveries of January (Monthly article summary)"
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Our aging immune system explains cancer, not genetic mutations says new study

By Brady Hartman on February 5, 2018

Summary: A new study says that our aging immune system plays a larger role in explaining cancer than genetic mutations. The new findings support the idea of rejuvenating the thymus – an essential immune system organ – as a strategy to prevent cancer. [This article first appeared on LongevityFacts. Author: Brady Hartman. ] A new study suggests that our aging immune system plays a… Continue reading "Our aging immune system explains cancer, not genetic mutations says new study"
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Regenerative Reprogramming to Beat Aging Say Researchers

By Brady Hartman on February 4, 2018

Summary: Regenerative reprogramming of the body with injections could turn back the clock in our organs, say scientists in a Jan 2018 report. Prematurely aged mice lived 30% longer after Salk Institute researchers genetically reprogrammed their cells while still in the body. [This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts.com. Author: Brady Hartman. ] Imagine a time in the future when the doctor gives… Continue reading "Regenerative Reprogramming to Beat Aging Say Researchers"
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Revolutionary Technologies to Beat Aging in Our Lifetimes

By Brady Hartman on February 3, 2018

Five technologies in development – including senolytic drugs, rapamycin, stem cell therapy, NAD supplementation and gene therapy – could dramatically slow down aging in the next few years. This report updates the latest developments in these promising and potentially lifespan-extending treatments. [This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts. Author: Brady Hartman. ] The longevity science field has made enormous progress in recent years,… Continue reading "Revolutionary Technologies to Beat Aging in Our Lifetimes"
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These researchers argue there is no upper limit to our lifespan

By Brady Hartman on February 3, 2018

Summary: Several researchers say there is not an upper limit to human lifespan, contradicting studies which point to a maximum human lifespan. However, a new report from the CDC suggests that both sides of the debate may be missing the point. [This article first appeared on LongevityFacts. Author: Brady Hartman. ] While many studies have set an upper limit on human lifespan at around 115… Continue reading "These researchers argue there is no upper limit to our lifespan"

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