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Omega-3s can slow down aging process

A daily intake of one gram of omega-3s can slow down biological aging by up to four months, according to an analysis of clinical data from the international DO-HEALTH study. For the first time, epigenetic clocks were used to measure the aging process. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on February 4, 2025

FDA Approved Pig Transplant Trials for Kidney Patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-ever clinical trials testing pig kidney transplants in people with kidney failure, marking a major step forward in cross-species transplantation. Two biotechnology companies, United Therapeutics Corporation… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on February 4, 2025

Microplastics in Brain Have Risen 50 Percent

A new study warns that microplastics can cross the blood-brain barrier and levels of concentration are rising. The paper published Monday in Nature Medicine found that the amount of microplastics in human brains rose by approximately 50% from 2016 to 2024, according to The… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on February 4, 2025