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Unlocking the Secrets of Naked Mole-Rats: Pro-longevity Effects of Hyaluronic Acid
Naked mole-rats, those peculiar-looking creatures that live in underground colonies, have fascinated scientists for years. Although...
Nov 27, 2023


Hungry for Lifespan Extension: Researchers Unravel the Role of Hunger in Aging
Hunger, an innate physiological sensation, has played a crucial role throughout human evolution, ensuring survival by driving individuals...
Jun 30, 2023


Cellular Reprogramming, a Viable Means of Lifespan Extension
Age is the number one factor associated with the reduced function of multiple organ systems of almost every known organism. Attempts to...
Nov 11, 2022


Key Feature of Ant Longevity Revealed
In an attempt to understand secrets of longevity, researchers are focusing on the peculiar lifespan of ants , specifically queen ants....
Sep 16, 2022


Cannabis-Derived Compound Extends Lifespan through Common Pro-Longevity Pathway
Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-hallucinogenic compound derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, has become a popular and effective supplement...
Aug 2, 2022


Fasting: The Critical Component of Calorie Restriction
In 1935 Clive McCay published a paper demonstrating the pro-longevity effects of caloric restriction that would come to shape the future...
Nov 8, 2021
Identification and application of gene expression signatures associated with lifespan extension
Tyshkovskiy A, Bozaykut P, Borodinova AA, Gerashchenko MV, Ables GP, Garratt M, Khaitovich P, Clish CB, Miller RA, Gladyshev VN. Cell...
Oct 17, 2019


OFAS Successfully Hosted AGA Session
This year, OFAS hosted a pre-meeting session at the AGE 47th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. The theme of the conference was “Improving...
Aug 2, 2018


OFAS Hosting Session at AGE 47th Annual Meeting
For years, Orentreich Foundation for the Advancement of Science has researched biomedical interventions to prevent, halt, or reverse...
Jun 1, 2018


High Fat Diet Extends Longevity and Healthspan
As more people age well past their 70s, researchers have increasingly explored the issues of health and quality of life during aging. A...
Sep 22, 2017
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