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Human clinical trials notoriously go through many lengthy processes that could take decades, long enough for the study subjects to be monitored and live out the rest of their lives. Canine trials, however, do not take as long due to their shorter lifespans, meaning that before there is an anti-aging drug for humans, we are …
As 2023 draws to a close, this year has proven monumental for longevity research breakthroughs. Groundbreaking discoveries have continued unveiling the intricate biology of aging, bringing once-elusive intervention targets into clearer focus. This year’s revelations constitute crucial steps on the path to radically extended human longevity. Indeed, as research into the biology of aging accelerates, …
For many, the Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer and the official beginning of the school year. As health professionals gear up for a new academic season, A4M is excited to present a stellar lineup of cutting-edge educational experiences to keep them at the top of their game, up to date on the …
The Longevity Report: What’s New In Longevity Medicine And Research Part 2 – Summer 2023 The scientific revolution driving the quest for extended health- and lifespan remains unwavering. Recent groundbreaking discoveries are peeling back the complex biological layers of aging, bringing us closer to deciphering the dynamics of longevity. As we dive into the second …
The Longevity Report: What’s New In Longevity Medicine & Research (Part 1) The pursuit of longer, healthier lifespans has catalyzed a scientific revolution, and 2023 is proving to be a landmark year for the industry. Breakthrough discoveries continue to unveil the intricate biology of aging, bringing potential intervention targets into focus. The coming decade may …
Studying stem cell samples from hundreds of individuals in the same culture dish, using a method developed at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, could have transformative potential for personalised treatments and the study of complex human traits. Stem cells can develop into many different cell types in the body and allow scientists to study …
Image: View from above of a juvenile transgenic zebrafish. Lymphatic vessels in orange. Scales and bone in blue. Image Credit: Dan Castranova and Brant Weinstein, NICHD, NIH The difference between a little fish and a human may seem enormous. But in some ways, fish and people are surprisingly similar. That’s why scientists around the world …
Women’s health in the United States and across the world continues to worsen, with a widespread lack of access to healthcare and low awareness levels contributing to disparities in outcomes between men and women. Driving prevailing health inequity is a stark gap in medical research, which has been historically performed primarily on male subjects. Women …
Most industry spending is not on research and development which has patients paying at both ends of drug production. Government action is needed to encourage research and development focused on public health priorities. High drug prices are not justified by the industry’s spending on research and development (R&D), argue experts in The BMJ today. Aris …
According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the 2nd most frequent malignancy in men around the world with 1 in 41 men dying from the disease. The exciting news is that physicians and scientists are starting to believe that prostate …