Promising Drug, Phase 2 Trial, New Hope for FAP Biodexa Pharmaceuticals PLC is a clinical-stage biologic (biopharmaceutical) drug company. It's known for developing the kind of medicines that help people suffering from otherwise hard-to-treat conditions. The article looks at a Phase 2 trial using eRapa to treat Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP). This genetic condition causes…

Meet the Speakers The Aging Science Podcast is hosted by Kamil Pabis, aka The Aging Scientist. Pabis has the ability to explain complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In this episode, he interviews Professor Adam Salman, a leading expert in aging research. Salman talks about the things that have the most influence on how…

Delaying Menopause: The Secret to Women's Health? We all want to live as long as possible while retaining good health. The problem is this: the older one gets, the higher the risk of age-related diseases. For women, there is a potential increased risk of certain health problems post-menopause. So, could delaying menopause reduce these risks?…

Study: Rapamycin (Rapa) Effects on Ovarian Lifespan Nanjing Medical University and Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University led this fascinating study. Researchers explored the short-term effects of rapamycin treatment on ovarian lifespan in mice. The China-based trial wanted to see if a 2-week Rapa regime could extend ovarian function. Most importantly, could this happen without harmful long-term…

Heart Benefits from Transient Rapamycin Treatment Imagine a simple drug that could improve your heart's function even after you stop taking it. It sounds like science fiction, but it's not. Rapamycin, or Rapa, is an existing natural drug that has great promise for the future of heart health. This article explores a 2017 study by…

Beyond Mice: Positive Healthy Aging Results for Primates This 2019 study tested the safety of rapamycin when used as a drug to slow aging effects in marmosets. OK, monkeys are not human. Still, primates are closer relatives to us than mice, which have been the test subjects for most longevity research. If these results hold…

Study Overview: Rapamycin Extends Life Span The human quest for living longer and staying healthy is as old as the hills. Before scientists can look for solutions, they first need to understand the problem. In this case, that meant knowledge of the aging process. Only then can they develop "potential" treatments that extend lifespan and…

The Radiolab podcast uses special storytelling techniques to take listeners on fascinating adventures. In this episode, curiosity takes the lead, sparking a craving to know more. Radiolab contributor and narrator Avir Mitra takes us on an amazing journey. It begins with a sample of soil taken from a patch of land in a far-off part…