The Ageotype is a Revolutionary New Tool to Measure Age
Scientists have found a new way to characterize aging, called an “ageotype.” Ageotypes examine which parts of the body are aging the quickest. Doctors may one day use a patient’s ageotype to recommend lifestyle changes or guide medical treatment. Human age is often considered only in terms of years, and different people have different aging
Scientists identify part of brain that may hold the key to aging
Even as the fountain of youth proves elusive, scientists at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at New York City’s Yeshiva University may have discovered its exact opposite, the region of the brain that holds the key to aging. Researchers at the institute conducted studies in mice that revealed the hypothalamus potentially controls whole-body aging.
Organ transplant drug rapamycin may slow skin aging, new study finds
Since time immemorial, humankind has been fascinated with discovering the elixir of youth. But, vanity is not the only driving force in the race to delay senescence. Aging is a major risk factor for many of the most common and debilitating diseases that affect us. Cancer, dementia, and cardiovascular disease are all more common in
Psychedelics startup introduces new magic mushroom nasal spray
Silo Wellness, an Oregon-based psychedelics startup has introduced a metered dosing spray for magic mushrooms, aka psychedelic mushrooms. Magic mushrooms are fungi that grow naturally and produce a hallucinogenic effect. They are classified as psychedelics, drugs which alter perception, thoughts, and mood. The main ingredient in magic mushrooms is psilocybin. Silo Wellness claims that their