Anti-Aging/Longevity News

People underestimate danger of flu

Posted in Infectious Disease on Mon October 06, 2008

People are putting their lives at risk by underestimating the seriousness of flu, so says Professor David Salisbury, who is in charge of Britain's vaccination program. ... Continue Reading

Researchers discover 120+ anti-angiogenesis compounds

Posted in Cancer, Computers and Medicine on Mon October 06, 2008

Researchers have discovered more than 120 peptides that can stop or slow the growth of new blood vessels, a process known as angiogenesis. The discovery could lead to new treatments for some of the 30-plus diseases in which angiogenesis is known to play a key role. ... Continue Reading

Researchers discover obesity "switch"

Posted in Inflammation, Weight and Obesity on Mon October 06, 2008

Researchers have identified a protein in the hypothalamus that is “switched on” by overeating, thus triggering inflammation and affecting hormones which play a key role in energy regulation. ... Continue Reading

Breast cancer cells switch to ‘survival mode’ to escape death

Posted in Cancer, Women's Health on Fri October 03, 2008

New research has revealed how breast cancer cells avoid being killed by antiestrogen drugs, such as tamoxifen. ... Continue Reading

Researchers use common cold virus to create stem cells

Posted in Stem Cell Research, Regenerative Medicine on Fri October 03, 2008

Researchers at Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) have used the common cold virus to create induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells in mice, thus eliminating the need for potentially-dangerous retroviruses. ... Continue Reading

Biosensor offers rapid disease diagnosis

Posted in Bio-Sensors, Diagnostics on Fri October 03, 2008

European researchers have unveiled new biosensor technology that could help doctors to diagnose diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and multiple sclerosis in just 15 minutes. ... Continue Reading