healthy aging

Two scientists looking at a tablet in a lab
By  Emily Olsen 12:58 pm November 29, 2021
Life science company Longevica has raised $2.5 million in a funding round led by Xploration Capital for a research platform aimed at healthier aging and life extension. The new round brings its total raise to $15.5 million, according to Crunchbase.  WHAT IT DOES Founded more than 11 years ago, Longevica has focused on studying the long-term effects of pharmacological compounds on the lifespans of...
By  Dave Muoio 02:03 pm March 21, 2019
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) are conducting a clinical trial that explores whether regular tech-enabled conversations might fend off dementia or other cognitive conditions related to cognitive decline among socially isolated seniors. According to a release from the school, the Internet-based Conversational Clinical Trial (I-CONECT) has been running at full steam...