How ‘Dormant’ Cells In The Aging Brain Contribute To Cognitive Decline
Why cognitive effects such as memory loss and ageing go hand in hand is only recently beginning to be understood.
The human body has 37 trillion cells. If we can work out what they all do, the results could revolutionise healthcare
The average body contains about 37 trillion cells – and we are in the midst of a revolutionary quest to understand what they all do.
Artificial Intelligence might be seemingly everywhere, but there are still plenty of things it can’t do – for now
These days, we don't have to wait long until the next breakthrough in AI with capabilities that previously belonged only in science fiction.
Could getting rid of old cells turn back the clock on aging?
If these researchers are successful, they will have no shortage of customers because people are living longer.
We Can Cure Disease by Editing a Person’s DNA. Why Aren’t We?
There are up to 400 million people worldwide affected by one of the 7,000 diseases caused by mutations in single genes.
Should We Be Worried About the Existential Risk of Artificial Intelligence?
Some scientists have expressed concerns about the possibility that AI could evolve to the point that humans could no longer control it.
PASTE Expands CRISPR Toolbox by Inserting Large Pieces of DNA
Building on the CRISPR gene-editing system, MIT researchers have designed a new tool that can snip out faulty genes and replace them with new ones.
Gene therapy corrects mutation responsible for common heart condition, research shows
Using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system, researchers corrected mutations responsible for a common inherited heart condition.
The Need for LongEvangelism
Getting the word out about life extension is a lot harder than it should be. Human longevity needs a hero.
Axolotls can regenerate their brains – these adorable salamanders are helping unlock the mysteries of brain evolution and regeneration
The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is an aquatic salamander renowned for its ability to regenerate its spinal cord, heart and limbs.
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