Any time you use something new, especially when you put it into your body, there’s one very important question you need to ask: Is it safe? Toxicity testing is a vital part of many fields, including medical research. With modern technology, it is a simpler and more effective process than ever before (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/what-are-the-different-methods-of-toxicity-testing/). The basic […]
Sometimes it seems that every week there’s an excited headline proclaiming the latest earth-shattering discovery that will solve all of humanity’s health problems. You’ve probably realized by now that not all of these headlines come to fruition. So just how do you figure out which ones actually have some substance behind them? It’s a pressing
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AI is one of the exciting new frontiers in medicine, including longevity science, but for AI to work effectively, it needs access to large and accurate collections of data. Enter the new partnership between AI biotech firm Gero and FOXO Technologies Inc., which focuses on identifying and using epigenetic markers. Together, they’re hoping to detect
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If you’ve spent any time studying health and aging, you’ve probably learned to repeat the mantra “mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell.” Their role is incredibly important, and as with so many biological functions, it can decline with age. Understanding better how mitochondria works is the first step to learning how to fix it
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Two things that are both rapidly increasing are the number of people over 65 in the world, and the number of new devices and technologies that could potentially make their lives easier. That’s if we can figure out the most effective ways to use them. Part of that is the development of connected technologies that
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MRIs are already one of the most important diagnostic tools available. They allow us to look deep inside the body and spot all sorts of medical problems. Now they’re being paired with one of the newest diagnostic tools, one that’s still very much in its early stages. Could artificial intelligence (AI) be used to make
It seems that every other week, someone’s singing the praises of yet another medical innovation discovered thanks to AI. This time it’s the world of the anti-fibrotic drug, in this case to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Insilico Medicine is already a big name in the use of generative AI in longevity science, but this is
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Biohacking might not be the word on everyone’s tongue, but it’s certainly becoming more popular – even if you don’t know what to call it. Tech is a big part of that. Gone are the days when health and fitness were exclusively reliant on the guidance of professionals. People are taking control of their own
Most of us have heard of gluten intolerance, but we don’t all know what it means. That can lead to a lot of confusion over whether it would be helpful for us to cut back on gluten or not. Let’s start with the proper definition, then go on to explain how you can find out
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Those familiar with longevity science will probably have encountered the concept of biological age as opposed to age in years, which can seem a little strange to newcomers. Now, however, there’s another new calculation to consider, your functional age (https://longevity.technology/news/measuring-longevity-making-the-case-for-functional-age/). Let’s take a look at what that means. Your age in years, also called chronological
