New research has uncovered how genetic changes that accumulate slowly in blood stem cells throughout life are likely to be responsible for the dramatic change in blood production after the age of 70.

Newly Discovered Cluster of Genes Increases Longevity

The Interventions Testing Program, which is funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), has reported the finding of numerous candidate genes that influence longevity. 

Universal Flu Vaccines Could Be Available in Few Years as Scientists Foresee a Major Breakthrough

Scientists have developed a new universal flu vaccine that has the potential to protect against all 20 subtypes of influenza A and B. The vaccine is based on mRNA technology, which is also being used in COVID-19 vaccines, and uses immunogens to prompt an immune response.

New Study Finds That Vitamin D Could Help Extend Your Life

A new study from the University of South Australia provides compelling evidence that vitamin D deficiency is linked to early mortality, prompting calls for individuals to follow healthy vitamin D level guidelines.

UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute Launches Stem Cells Into Space

On November 22, 2022, the UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute will lead its first launch of hematopoietic (blood) stem cells into space as part of UC San Diego’s Integrated Space Stem Cell Orbital Research (ISSCOR) Center.

CAR T cell therapy reaches beyond cancer

Engineered immune cells, known as CAR T cells, have shown promise in fighting blood cancers. Investigators have now reported highly promising early results for CAR T therapy in a small set of patients with the autoimmune disease lupus.

Mogling Bio is Rejuvenating Stem Cells to Restore Order and Function to the Aging Immune System

Mogling Bio is a biotech startup that is focusing on rejuvenating old stem cells to help reverse age-related diseases and restore the aging-associated decline in the function of the immune system.