Bryan Johnson’s “Clone”: Where the Sci-Fi Ends and the Science Begins

The biohacker says his “newborn” clone could supply young blood, test experimental treatments, and eventually grow replacement organs.

(Bryan Johnson says he’s cloned himself, which could supply young blood, help test experimental treatments, and eventually grow replacement organs. | Futurism)

Aging &amp; Longevity

Harnessing Stem Cells to Fight Aging

Research has uncovered embryonic, induced pluripotent, and adult stem cell therapies with promising results against age-related neurological, diabetic, and reproductive conditions.

(Blood sample tube containing stem cells | Shutterstock)

Seven different types of stem cells can be used to counter aging-related diseases, but using cellular vesicles associated with their signaling capabilities may be the safest way to harness their therapeutic potential.

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Functional Human Heart Tissue Recreated from Animal Scaffolding

Using human cells, researchers repopulate a decellularized rabbit heart which then visibly pumps.


Senior author, Dr. Doris Taylor | MedCity News

Bacteria from a Young Gut Reverse Age-Related Inflammation

Fecal matter transplants from young mice could positively affect inflammation in the eyes, brains, and intestines of aged mice by affecting gut microbiota composition.

Gut bacteria from young mice has been shown to reverse age-related inflammation in mice.

Italian scientists find that a longevity-associated variant of the BPIFB4 gene keeps NAD+ levels high in old age and may increase lifespan. 

A minor alteration in DNA sequence is linked to higher NAD+ levels and a longer lifetime, according to Italian researchers.

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Bryan Johnson’s “Clone”: Where the Sci-Fi Ends and the Science Begins

Harnessing Stem Cells to Fight Aging

Scientists Recreate Functional Human Heart Tissue from Animal Scaffolding

Study Shows Gut Bacteria from Young Mice Reverses Age-Related Inflammation

“Longevity Gene” Revitalizes Multiple Organs and Restores NAD+