Implanting DNA “rivers” into older mice significantly extends their lifespan and reduces age-promoting senescent cells in multiple vital organs. 

Professor of Molecular Immunology at Oxford University, and one of the researchers on the study, Dr. Michael Dustin (image: kennedy.ox.ac.uk). 

DNA Repair

Approved Human Study Sets Up Pivotal Test for Aging Theory from Harvard’s David Sinclair

In a major proving ground test for the longevity field, the FDA has given its approval for a human trial for a gene therapy attempting a near-total rejuvenating reset of cells.

(David Sinclair, Michael Ringel, Sharon Rosenzweig-Lipson, and Jerry McLaughlin of Life Biosciences | Longevity.technology)

The FDA has greenlighted Life Biosciences’ first human trial testing whether their gene therapy can confer a near-total rejuvenating reset of cells.

Clinical Trials

Model: Male C57BL/6J mice 
Dosage: 150 mg/kg/day of diallyl sulforated compounds in food

Diallyl sulfonated compounds (DAS), found in garlic, extend the lifespan of mice while counteracting signs of aging, such as grip weakness and memory loss. 

Dr. Vivian Capilla-González, one of the researchers on the study (image: cde.ual.es).

Aging &amp; Longevity

Model: Male COX7RP transgenic mice with systemic overexpression of COX7RP, aged under standard laboratory conditions and compared with age-matched wild-type controls.
Dosage: Not applicable. COX7RP activity was increased via genetic overexpression rather than drug administration.

Boosting mitochondrial efficiency by increasing COX7RP activity extended lifespan in mice while improving energy production and reducing inflammation.

New Study Shows Cranberry Extract Equivalent to Metformin in Fighting Aging

Fayoum University researchers found that cranberry polyphenols improve metabolic markers, cognition, and oxidative stress to the same degree as the drug metformin.

A new study suggests cranberry extract has effects against aging that rival metformin.

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Newly Discovered DNA “Rivers” More Than Double Lifespan: Oxford University

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New Study Shows Increasing Mitochondrial Protein Improves Energy Production and Extends Lifespan

New Study Shows Cranberry Extract Equivalent to Metformin in Fighting Aging