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Arkadi Mazin @ Lifespan.io
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Science journalist at Lifespan.io | Awesome - biology, being alive | Not awesome - conflicts, not being alive.
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Here's some cool research for you.

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DNA Methylation Patterns Trace Blood Aging Dynamics
Scientists have created a new, highly effective method of tracing blood cells’ lineage. This can improve our understanding of clonal hematopoiesis and its impact on an aging organism [1]. Hostile take...
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May 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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My little pet project - op-eds by prominent geroscientists - just got a big boost with a fascinating piece by Peter Fedichev, CEO of Gero. If you are a renowned expert and want to join the conversation, or if you know one, please DM me. The field needs debate! www.lifespan.io/news/playing...
Playing the Long Game Towards Radical Life Extension
For most of the history of human civilization, humanity expanded at an astonishing pace: faster than exponential, nearly hyperbolic. This trend was famously described in a 1960 paper by Heinz von Foer...
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May 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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New research led by Scott A. Soleimanpour, M.D. explores how mitochondrial dysfunction impacts type II diabetes—potentially paving the way for new treatment strategies and aging therapies.

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#longevity #health #diabetes
Mitochondrial Damage May Drive Type 2 Diabetes | Lifespan.io
A new study suggests that damaged mitochondria activate the integrated stress response, which causes pancreatic β-cells, as well as liver and fat cells, to lose their identity and malfunction [1]. Blo...
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February 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Good news!

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New Drug Eliminates Breast Cancer in a Single Dose
Researchers have discovered a small molecule that effectively kills cancer cells in the most prevalent type of breast cancer. The new […]
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January 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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This is, hopefully, just the beginning of the op-ed project I’ve been working on. We want to give leading voices in the field a platform to share their views and spark discussion. If that’s you, and you’ve got something to say - DM me!
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The Battle for Long Life Has Been Accomplished: What’s Next?
How long can people live? This is not just a foundational question in science. The answer has important public policy implications and is of interest to […]
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January 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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January 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Removing harmful senescent cells while sparing healthy cells = improve health.

Scientists are uncovering ways to precisely target these 'zombie cells,' paving the way for safer, more effective anti-aging therapies.

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By: Josh Conway

#longevity
Precision Targeting of Senescent Cells | Lifespan.io
In a journal called Small, researchers have described a new targeting mechanism for delivering senolytic compounds where they need to go. Finding […]
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January 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Everything in moderation... right?

When it comes to alcohol, it may not be that simple. Discover what new research and experts are saying about the link between drinking and cancer risk:

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#longevity #alcohol #cancerawareness
Drinking and Dying: Alcohol as a Risk Factor for Cancer
A new advisory by the US Surgeon General highlights a topic that – as the document itself notes – has been flying mostly under the public’s radar: the relationship between alcohol consumption and canc...
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January 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Here's another highlight from 2024. I'm not going to lie, I've received a lot of compliments for this one 😜

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Peter Diamandis: “Stay Healthy, Anti-Aging Tech is Coming”
To many people, Peter Diamandis needs no introduction, and to the rest, it’s going to be a long one. To put it as concisely as possible, Peter is […]
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January 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Since I'm new here, posting some of my 2024 articles sounds like a good idea. Let's start with this one. Not sure how popular Bryan is on BlueSky, though 😀. But his views are worth considering if you ask me.
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I Dined with Bryan Johnson and Didn’t Die | Lifespan.io
Anxious about being late and distrustful of LA’s afternoon traffic, I got to my destination quite a few minutes early and found myself in a quiet middle-class neighborhood. The house I was looking for...
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December 28, 2024 at 1:21 AM
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In case you were looking for a longevity-related long read for the holidays, here's my latest:

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The Best Talks From Longevity Summit 2024 | Lifespan.io
Earlier this month, for the third year in a row, the famed Buck Institute for Research on Aging hosted the Longevity Summit. This two-day event was organized by Longevity Global, a community of longev...
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December 26, 2024 at 7:20 PM
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Seriously though, you should :)
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Why Research Teams Should Email XPRIZE Healthspan Now
With the deadline for submissions just around the corner, Jamie Justice, Executive Director of XPRIZE HealthSpan, explains to researchers still on […]
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December 13, 2024 at 8:02 PM
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This is going to be one of the coolest longevity events ever. Come to the Bay Area in spring!
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Announcing Vitalist Bay, a Pop-Up City in the Bay Area
A unique project is set to go live next spring in the Bay Area. Organized by the Vitalism Foundation, it promises to be one of the largest longevity-related events ever. They’re popping up! Since the ...
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December 12, 2024 at 5:28 PM
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My new article is out. Apparently, human doctors suck at using AI and refuse to rely on its insights. Also, do you think medical AI will become the great equalizer in healthcare between poor and rich countries, just like cell phones were in communication? LMK your thoughts.
AI Outperforms AI-Assisted Doctors in Diagnostic Reasoning
In a new study, ChatGPT 4.0 achieved significantly better diagnostic scores when evaluating complex cases than either unassisted human physicians or physicians who consulted the […]
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December 5, 2024 at 8:05 PM
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So, let's begin with my interview with Dr. Mehmood Khan of the Hevolution Foundation, which was published today, and see how it goes :) Longevity is cool!
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December 3, 2024 at 8:41 PM