anti-aging

Active proteins on a T cell (blue), including CD-4 (light blue)

Aging Well

Lifespan-extending human trial to rejuvenate old and tired immune cells

A landmark study is due to start in the coming months, and if successful it could ultimately revive our immune system in older age and even treat chronic illnesses like autoimmune disease. The Phase 1 trial is aiming to rejuvenate senescent T cells.

What the spa is expected to look like, including body-scanner platform positioned over a pool of water

AI in Health

Midjourney's ambitious full-body 'scan spa' sounds almost too good to be true

A company known for its AI image generation has made a surprise pivot – to healthcare. Midjourney says it will deliver a "new form of medical imaging" to map the body, in a day-spa setting, with the first center due to open to the public in 2027.

Ten-year-old Winston was the thousandth participant in the longevity drug trial

Pets

1,000 dogs & counting: Milestone achieved in life-extending drug trial

Boo the Whippet was the first patient enrolled in a clinical trial of a life-extending drug for senior dogs. A milestone has been reached in the ongoing trial, with 10-year-old Miniature Dachshund Winston being the thousandth dog to enrol.

Pets

1,000 American dogs required for life extension drug trial

An 11-year-old Whippet called Boo is the first dog enrolled in a study to trial a drug designed to extend the healthy lifespan of senior dogs of almost all sizes. The researchers are looking for pawticipants across the US to enroll in the study.