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Scientific Research

Peer-reviewed studies, clinical trials, and breakthrough discoveries shaping the future of human longevity

Latest Research & Studies

Senolytics

Senolytic Drugs Clear Zombie Cells, Reverse Aging Markers in Human Trial

First-in-human trials show dasatinib + quercetin combination reduces senescent cell burden by 40% in elderly patients, improving physical function.

Mayo Clinic, 2024 Read →
Epigenetic Reprogramming

Yamanaka Factors Reverse Biological Age in Human Cells Without Cancer Risk

Altos Labs demonstrates partial cellular reprogramming using modified OSKM factors, resetting epigenetic age markers by 30 years in vitro.

Cell, 2024 Read →
Metabolic Health

TAME Trial Update: Metformin Shows Promise for Healthspan Extension

Interim results from the Targeting Aging with Metformin trial suggest significant delays in age-related disease onset in non-diabetic adults.

AFAR, 2024 Read →
NAD+ Biology

Injectable NAD+ Achieves 4x Higher Bioavailability Than Oral NMN

Clinical comparison shows subcutaneous NAD+ delivery dramatically outperforms oral precursors for restoring cellular NAD+ levels in aging adults.

Nature Aging, 2025 Read →
GLP-1 Agonists

Tirzepatide Shows Unexpected Longevity Benefits Beyond Weight Loss

Long-term data reveals GLP-1/GIP dual agonists reduce cardiovascular events, inflammation markers, and all-cause mortality independent of weight changes.

NEJM, 2024 Read →
Mitochondrial Peptides

MOTS-c: The Exercise Mimetic Peptide That Reverses Metabolic Aging

Mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c restores insulin sensitivity and exercise capacity in aged mice, with human trials now underway.

Cell Metabolism, 2024 Read →
Telomere Biology

Telomerase Activation Extends Healthspan Without Increasing Cancer Risk

Novel telomerase activators demonstrate safe telomere lengthening in human trials, challenging previous concerns about oncogenic potential.

Science, 2024 Read →
Caloric Restriction

CALERIE-2 Trial: 12% Caloric Restriction Slows Biological Aging in Humans

Two-year moderate caloric restriction trial demonstrates 2-3% slowing of biological aging pace measured by DunedinPACE epigenetic clock.

Nature Aging, 2024 Read →
AI & Drug Discovery

AlphaFold Accelerates Discovery of Novel Senolytic Compounds

AI-powered protein structure prediction identifies 12 new senolytic drug candidates in 3 months - work that would have taken years traditionally.

Nature Biotechnology, 2024 Read →
Rapamycin

Low-Dose Rapamycin Improves Immune Function in Elderly Humans

Intermittent rapamycin dosing enhances vaccine response and reduces infections in adults over 65, with minimal side effects at low doses.

Science Translational Medicine, 2024 Read →
Blood Factors

Young Blood Plasma Factor GDF11 Reverses Cardiac Aging in Humans

Recombinant GDF11 administration improves cardiac function and exercise capacity in elderly patients with heart failure.

Circulation, 2024 Read →
Stem Cells

Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy Reduces Frailty in Elderly Patients

Phase II trial shows single infusion of allogeneic MSCs improves walking speed, grip strength, and quality of life in frail elderly.

JAMA, 2024 Read →
Autophagy

Spermidine Supplementation Enhances Autophagy and Cognitive Function

Randomized trial demonstrates spermidine improves memory performance in older adults through autophagy-dependent mechanisms.

Cell Reports, 2024 Read →
Epigenetic Clocks

New 4th-Generation Epigenetic Clock Predicts Remaining Lifespan

DunedinPACE 2.0 measures the pace of biological aging with unprecedented accuracy, enabling intervention tracking in real-time.

Nature Medicine, 2024 Read →
Exercise Science

Zone 2 Training Outperforms HIIT for Mitochondrial Health in Aging

Long-term study reveals low-intensity aerobic exercise superior to high-intensity intervals for preserving mitochondrial function after 50.

Cell Metabolism, 2024 Read →
Inflammation

Targeting Inflammaging: New Drug Reduces Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation

Novel NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor significantly reduces age-associated inflammation without immunosuppression in Phase II trial.

Lancet Healthy Longevity, 2024 Read →
Microbiome

Fecal Microbiome Transplant from Centenarians Improves Metabolic Health

Unique gut bacteria from superagers transferred to elderly recipients improves glucose metabolism and reduces inflammation markers.

Nature Medicine, 2024 Read →
Gene Therapy

Single Gene Therapy Extends Lifespan 25% in Mice - Human Trials Next

AAV-delivered telomerase and follistatin combination therapy dramatically extends healthspan in aged mice, with human trials planned for 2026.

Nature Aging, 2024 Read →