Finalist Teams Awarded $1 Million in XPrize Healthspan Contest to Transform Healthy Aging

The XPrize Healthspan—which will split $101 million among teams developing therapeutics to restore muscle, cognitive, and immune function in older adults—has named 10 teams receiving $1 million each.

(XPrize announced the finalists for its XPrize Healthspan competition | XPrize)

The XPrize Healthspan competition has named its top 20 finalist groups that will submit their aging intervention therapies for human trial testing.

Aging &amp; Longevity

University of California (UC) Berkeley scientists moderately extend the lifespan of old mice by giving them oxytocin (sometimes called the "love hormone") and a compound that inhibits inflammation.  

<p>Model: 5xFAD mice</p>
<p>Dosage: 5-µL sprayed into each nostril at concentrations of 30 × 109/100 µL once weekly for two weeks</p>


Exploring a Nasal Spray that Might Delay Alzheimer’s Progression by Years

Researchers use nano-sized vesicles derived from neural stem cells to preserve cognition as well as reduce brain inflammation and plaque buildup in an Alzheimer’s mouse model.

(An aged woman using an intranasal spray to avert Alzheimer's disease progression | NAD.com)

Brain &amp; Neurons

With over 246 million data points, obtained from 108 participants, scientists show that we rapidly age around 45 and 60. 

Stanford researchers find that our biological age accelerates during mid-life and retirement age. 

How Does William Shatner Stay Looking So Young?

The 93-year-old Star Trek icon, who could pass for 63, engages in a host of personal life-extending practices and attitudes.


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10 Finalist Teams Awarded $1 Million in XPrize Healthspan Contest to Transform Healthy Aging

New UC Berkeley Study: “Love Hormone” and Anti-Inflammatory Combo Extend Life

Exploring a Nasal Spray that Might Delay Alzheimer’s Progression by Years

Epic New Stanford Study Reveals Two Critical Phases of Rapid Aging in Our Lifetime

How Does William Shatner Stay Looking So Young?