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Longevity & Aging

Aging biology, lifespan extension, hallmarks of aging, and healthspan optimization

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Scientists Map the Chemical Fingerprint of Senescent Cells
Longevity & Aging

Scientists Map the Chemical Fingerprint of Senescent Cells

A new Nature Aging review identifies the distinct molecular signatures that define cellular senescence, opening doors to better senolytics and aging biomarkers.

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Sep 24, 2026 0
Perimenopause Drains Brain Energy Reserves Linked to Memory Fog
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Perimenopause Drains Brain Energy Reserves Linked to Memory Fog

Perimenopausal women show measurably lower brain creatine than younger adults, with regional deficits tied to concentration difficulties and estradiol drops.

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Sep 23, 2026 0
Growth Factor FGF21 Blocks Brain Cell Death After Traumatic Injury
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Growth Factor FGF21 Blocks Brain Cell Death After Traumatic Injury

FGF21 activates the Nrf2/GPX4 pathway to suppress ferroptosis after TBI, cutting oxidative damage and improving neurological recovery in mice.

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Sep 23, 2026 0
Liver Hormone FGF21 Guides Protein Hunger After Fasting, Not the Fast Itself
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Liver Hormone FGF21 Guides Protein Hunger After Fasting, Not the Fast Itself

A mouse study overturns the assumption that liver-derived FGF21 drives fasting metabolism, revealing its true role: directing protein appetite after food deprivation.

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Sep 23, 2026 0
Organic Selenium Shrinks Endometriomas and Cuts Pain in Landmark RCT
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Organic Selenium Shrinks Endometriomas and Cuts Pain in Landmark RCT

A triple-blind RCT found 200 mcg daily organic selenium significantly reduced endometrioma size and all pain types versus placebo over 3 months.

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Sep 23, 2026 0
Immune Cell Shifts Reveal Hidden Arterial Plaques in Healthy Older Adults
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Immune Cell Shifts Reveal Hidden Arterial Plaques in Healthy Older Adults

A comprehensive immune and molecular profiling study links T-cell aging signatures to silent carotid plaques in fit adults over 60.

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Sep 23, 2026 0
Beating Resistant Hypertension in Diabetic Kidney Disease With Smarter Drug Combos
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Beating Resistant Hypertension in Diabetic Kidney Disease With Smarter Drug Combos

A clinical case reveals how combining newer agents like finerenone, SGLT2 inhibitors, and GLP-1 agonists can tame uncontrolled blood pressure in DKD.

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Sep 23, 2026 0
GLP-1 Drugs Shrink Fat but May Sacrifice Muscle — What the Evidence Shows
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GLP-1 Drugs Shrink Fat but May Sacrifice Muscle — What the Evidence Shows

A comprehensive review finds GLP-1 RAs cause 20–30% lean mass loss alongside fat loss, raising concerns for older adults and frailty risk.

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Sep 23, 2026 0
Enzyme OTUD1 Drives Alzheimer's Neuroinflammation by Stabilizing a Key Inflammatory Protein
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Enzyme OTUD1 Drives Alzheimer's Neuroinflammation by Stabilizing a Key Inflammatory Protein

Scientists identify OTUD1 as a critical driver of microglial inflammation in Alzheimer's disease, revealing a novel therapeutic target.

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Sep 23, 2026 0
Pregnancy Fuels Cancer Spread via Adenosine-Driven Immune Suppression
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Pregnancy Fuels Cancer Spread via Adenosine-Driven Immune Suppression

New research reveals how pregnancy elevates adenosine levels, creating immunosuppressive neutrophils that accelerate tumor metastasis.

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Sep 23, 2026 0
Age-Expanded Inflammatory HSC Subpopulation Found in Human Bone Marrow
Longevity & Aging

Age-Expanded Inflammatory HSC Subpopulation Found in Human Bone Marrow

A multi-dataset single-cell atlas reveals an inflammatory, quiescent stem cell subpopulation that grows with age—a potential anti-aging target.

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Sep 23, 2026 0
Mitochondria-Loaded Vesicles Drive Immune Dysfunction in Asthma
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Mitochondria-Loaded Vesicles Drive Immune Dysfunction in Asthma

Airway immune cells package mitochondria into tiny vesicles that hijack T cells, fueling the chronic inflammation defining asthma.

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Sep 23, 2026 0
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