Ageing research

Ageing research

4/6/2015

link

http://www.nature.com/news/ageing-research-blood-to-blood-1.16762

summary

This article discusses recent research that explores the potential of blood transfusions to treat age-related diseases. The study focused on the idea that young blood may contain factors that can rejuvenate aging tissue. The researchers conducted experiments involving mice by connecting their circulatory systems to determine the effects on various organs and tissues. The article highlights the findings of the study, which showed some positive effects on cognitive function and skeletal muscle repair. However, it also discusses the limitations and ethical considerations of using blood transfusions as an anti-aging strategy. Overall, the research suggests that blood-to-blood communication may play a role in the aging process and could potentially be harnessed for therapeutic purposes.

tags

aging ꞏ longevity ꞏ blood transfusion ꞏ rejuvenation ꞏ biomedical research ꞏ regenerative medicine ꞏ aging process ꞏ aging population ꞏ age-related diseases ꞏ aging interventions ꞏ blood plasma ꞏ parabiosis ꞏ stem cells ꞏ blood-based therapies ꞏ medical breakthroughs ꞏ lifespan ꞏ cell rejuvenation ꞏ healthcare ꞏ longevity treatments ꞏ anti-aging ꞏ biological aging ꞏ blood rejuvenation ꞏ age-related disorders ꞏ blood factors ꞏ biological rejuvenation ꞏ blood exchange ꞏ senescence ꞏ cellular senescence ꞏ biological markers ꞏ gerontology ꞏ blood biology ꞏ therapeutic potential ꞏ age-related degeneration ꞏ blood components ꞏ biomedical advancements ꞏ transfusion medicine ꞏ aging biology ꞏ cellular rejuvenation ꞏ molecular rejuvenation ꞏ longevity science ꞏ longevity research ꞏ age-related health issues ꞏ biomedical innovation ꞏ blood rejuvenation therapy ꞏ blood-based rejuvenation