Archive for the ‘genetics’ category: Page 416
Jan 31, 2018
Could a protein named klotho block aging and dementia?
Posted by Brady Hartman in categories: biotech/medical, genetics, life extension, neuroscience
Could a protein called klotho block aging and dementia?
Summary: More klotho means better cognitive function says a scientist. By injecting the protein Klotho into mice with Alzheimer’s, a UCSF researcher improved their brain function. The researcher hopes to eventually apply the treatment to humans to treat aging and dementia. [Introduction by Brady Hartman, followed by a link to the full article.]
Neurologist and neuroscientist Dr. Dena Dubal wants to prevent dementia and aging with a protein called Klotho. Dr. Dubal, MD, Ph.D. – an associate professor of neurology at UC San Francisco – aims to use this novel approach to battle neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
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Jan 31, 2018
Revolutionary stealth virus holds promise for cancer therapy
Posted by Brady Hartman in categories: bioengineering, biotech/medical, genetics, life extension
Researchers solved a problem that has been holding back the use of viral vectors for cancer therapy. They re-engineered viruses with a novel stealth technique that enables them to be used to treat cancer.
Up until now, viral vectors couldn’t be used widely in cancer therapy. Researchers just announced that they re-engineered an adenovirus with a novel stealth technique that enables it to be used to fight tumors. [This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts.com. Author: Brady Hartman. ]
Viral vectors are well-developed tools used by scientists to deliver genetic material into cells. Unfortunately, they haven’t worked well to treat cancer until a group of researchers in Switzerland re-engineered them to enable them to be used in cancer therapy.
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Jan 30, 2018
Bioquark Inc. — Grognostics — Ira Pastor
Posted by Ira S. Pastor in categories: aging, bioengineering, cryonics, DNA, futurism, genetics, health, life extension, neuroscience, transhumanism
Part #1 of an awesome show with Steve and Jason on Grognostics merging together discussions on biotech, craft beer, human potential, as well as a comedic journey into the world of 2039
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grognostics/e/53077743?autoplay=true