Is it real or science fiction to dream of being able to treat… getting old? In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Thomas Rando from Stanford (who directs the Glenn Center for the Biology of Aging), Kristen Fortney, CEO of BioAge, and a16z’s general partner Vijay Pande where we are in the field of “geroscience” […]
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How to encourage muscle stem cells to replace missing muscle? A familiar home, a few friends and some healthy exercise
June 20, 2017 in News 2017 /by dpaganoMajor traumatic events such as landmine explosions can rip away whole chunks of tissue and make it difficult or impossible to ever regain function. In the face of such complete devastation, even muscle stem cells falter. Now Stanford neurologist Thomas Rando, MD, PhD, and former postdoctoral scholar Marco Quarta, PhD, have outlined a three-part approach that, at least […]
City Visions: Are we close to a cure for aging?
April 24, 2017 in News, News 2017 /by dpaganoWhat if we could end aging and prevent age-related diseases? Joseph Pace and guests explore recent advances in aging and longevity research. Listen to the interview
Protein primes mouse stem cells to quickly repair injury
April 18, 2017 in News, News 2017 /by dpaganoPretreatment with a stem-cell-activating protein significantly enhances healing in mice, Stanford researchers say. The approach could eventually help people going into surgery or combat heal better from injuries they sustain. Full article
a16z Podcast: The Science of Extending Life
April 17, 2017 in News, News 2017 /by dpaganoIs it real or science fiction to dream of being able to treat… getting old? In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Thomas Rando from Stanford, Kristen Fortney, CEO of BioAge, and a16z’s general partner Vijay Pande where we are in the field of “geroscience” — the idea of studying aging itself, and aging as […]