University of Southern California (USC) scientists help to uncover why human intelligence declines with age, pointing to a newly discovered cellular target.


The principal investigator on the study, Dr. Michael Bonaguidi (image: usc.edu).

Brain &amp; Neurons

Model: Eight-week-old C57BL/6J mice treated with 300 mg/kg/day of D-galactose by subcutaneous injections for eight weeks
Dosage: 100 mg/kg/day of NMN in drinking water for eight weeks and 5 × 10 5 hUC-MSCs suspended in 150 µL of PBS via tail vein injection on the first day of weeks five through seven

NMN Enhances Stem Cell Therapy’s Effects on Immune Aging in Latest Study

Combining NMN with umbilical cord–derived stem cells improved motor and cognitive function while reducing markers of immune aging in mice with chemically induced aging.

(An image of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells under a microscope | NAD.com)

NMN with a stem cell therapy reduced markers of immune aging and improved coordination and memory performance in mice with chemically induced aging-like changes.

Immunity

The Harvard geneticist discussed an early human trial, unpublished mouse results, and an AI-assisted search for chemical rejuvenation therapies on the Joe Rogan Experience. 

Aging &amp; Longevity

Model: 20-month-old female C57BL/J mice 
Dosage: 10 nmol/kg/day of semaglutide

Semaglutide extends mouse lifespan and targets signs of aging, such as diminished NAD+, while mimicking the anti-aging effects of caloric restriction (consuming fewer calories). 


The study was led by Dr. Danica Chen (image: berkeley.edu). 

Model: SAMP8 mice (5 months old) and C57BL/6 mice (16 months old)
Dosage: 1.5 mg/kg of urolithin A was administered by intraperitoneal injection three times per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) for 8 weeks.

Study shows that urolithin A preserves memory and cognitive function during aging when treatment begins before age-related decline, but does not reverse cognitive impairment once it is established.

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