Part III of III in a series on the evolution of aging. (Part I, Part II) If all you had to go on was our genomes, you’d surely conclude that humans an...
Evolution eats the old to feed the young
Part II of III in a series on the evolution of aging. (Part I, Part III) Sex and death have been friends for a long time. Many people would tell you t...
How your ancestors’ lifestyle determines your lifespan
Part I of III in a series on the evolution of aging. (Part II, Part III) Here’s an interesting experiment that I don’t recommend trying at home. Take ...
Research roundup: Scars into hearts, and more
We can reprogram existing scar tissue into healthy organ tissue, but we didn’t know what was actually going on inside these newly revitalized ce...
Research roundup: Ancient worms of the deep sea provide clues to the evolution of long lifespans, and more
Lessons from 300 year old tubeworms: The low 0.67% mortality rate … supports longevity theory, which states that in the absence of extrinsic mor...
In the media this week: Sentries, strawberries, and senolytics
Will strawberries be the next superfood? The Life Extension Advocacy Foundation takes a look at a naturally occurring senolytic that delayed ac...