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GlycanAge’s Gordan Lauc on individuality, biology’s hidden signatures, and why epigenetic clocks may redefine how we measure aging. The Global Longevity Summit 2025, hosted by A4M, will bring together researchers, clinicians and entrepreneurs in Geneva next month to debate how emerging science can be applied in practice. Central to the agenda are questions of measurement – how we assess biological aging, how we translate these tools into clinics and how individual variation can guide more effective interventions. The meeting also reflects a wider shift in healthcare, as policy makers and practitioners begin to confront the societal and economic challenges of…

You have full access to this article via your institution. Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every day? Sign up here.Maria Branyas Morera had been verified as the oldest living person when she died last year at age 117.Credit: Xavier Dengra (Public Domain)A healthy diet and a bit of genetic luck helped Maria Branyas Morera live to the grand old age of 117. Before she died, researchers found that Branyas had genetic variants known to protect against cardiovascular disease, and none that increased risk of deleterious conditions such as Alzheimer’s. Blood tests…

CrispR Cas9 Gene Editing 3D render [Nathan Devery / iStock / Getty Images Plus] Researchers at the CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the Medical University of Vienna have developed a new method to systematically boost the therapeutic performance of CAR T cells for the treatment of certain blood cancers. The study, published in Nature, describes their tool called CELLFIE (CRISPR Engineered Library for Functional Interrogation and Enhancement), a high-content CRISPR screening and CAR T-cell engineering method that systematically identifies genetic modifications to improve the performance of CAR T cells for treating cancer.…

The functional mushroom market is booming thanks to social media, research, and centuries of traditional use, and consumers are increasingly seeking mushroom-based nutraceuticals for a host of health benefits. However, industry standards have not kept pace with market growth, creating gaps in product consistency and efficacy, warns Eric Puro, CEO of the Finnish biotech firm KÄÄPÄ Biotech, in a white paper titled ‘Beyond Beta Glucans’.While most quality assessments rely on beta-glucan content, this alone does not reflect the full spectrum of health benefits. Formulators and brands must select mushroom extracts rich in bioactive compounds to deliver health benefits, he told…

We’ve officially reached the halfway point of the astrological year, with Libra season underway and the first few days of autumn under our belts. For the next four weeks, the sun in diplomatic Libra marks a season of balance and cooperation—but with a few other astrological transits in the mix, this Libra season won’t be all rose-colored glasses. Here are the five big things to watch out for.

GEN has been at the forefront of biotech and bioprocessing news for over 40 years. Last week, editor in chief, John Sterling and deputy editor in chief, Julianna LeMieux, PhD, attended BioProcess International (BPI). This annual meeting is a hallmark event for GEN, where we attend talks, speak with a multitude of bioprocess companies, and keep up to date on the latest products and news for the year. John and Julianna discuss their experience at this year’s event. Additionally, GEN held its first ever client appreciation reception this year at BPI and Julianna describes the atmosphere.   Listed below are…

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People practicing a diet “close to the Mediterranean diet” have a higher chance of better gum health, with potentially lower gum disease and inflammation, according to a new Kings College London, UK, study. Conversely, those not following this type of eating pattern were more likely to have more severe gum disease, especially if they consumed red meat frequently.These dental patients tended to have higher levels of circulating inflammatory markers, such as Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (CRP), note the researchers.“Our findings suggest that a balanced, Mediterranean-type diet could potentially reduce gum disease and systemic inflammation,” says study first author Dr.…

Sweet potatoes are full of vitamins, fiber and minerals, making them both healthy and satisfying to eat.Chefs agree that roasting sweet potatoes brings out the best flavor, texture and natural sweetness.With many varieties and uses, from mashes to fries, sweet potatoes are a versatile and budget-friendly staple. Few foods are as warm and comforting as a dish made with soft, pillowy sweet potatoes—especially during the fall and winter months, when the root vegetable is in season. Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients like potassium and vitamins A and C, and they contain lots of fiber, too, making them great for…

Researchers are studying the potential of gold nanoparticles (yellow dots) to deliver drugs into the body. Image credit:Veronika Sapozhnikova, Konstantin Sokolov, Rebecca Richards-Kortum/M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Rice University via NIH/FlickrWhen the first cells appeared on Earth approximately 3.8 billion years ago, viruses were already here to greet them.1 Ever since, viruses have been devising ways to infect cells, and cells have been responding by evolving ways to stop these infections. This evolutionary dance eventually led to the development of your immune system.A key aspect of your immune system is to distinguish “self” from “nonself” so it can destroy and remove…