Medtech / devices
Caffeine may slow the ageing process at a cellular level by activating a key energy-sensing system in cells, researchers have found. The stimulant works by triggering AMPK, a cellular fuel gauge that helps cells respond when energy levels drop. This pathway is evolutionarily conserved in both humans and simpler organisms and plays a role in [...]
An experimental drug taken just once a month has shown promising results for weight loss and blood sugar control in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. The medication, known as maridebart cafraglutide or MariTide, acts on molecular pathways involved in appetite and insulin regulation – the hormone responsible for controlling blood sugar levels. It [...]
A biotechnology company developing a wearable, drug-free treatment for Alzheimer’s has raised US$1.33m in the first stage of a planned US$5m equity round. NeuroEM Therapeutics is working to commercialise a cap that delivers electromagnetic pulses to the brain as a way of slowing or reversing cognitive decline. The equity round was led by BlueLake.vc, with [...]
The anti-ageing drug Rapamycin has been found to extend lifespan as effectively as reducing calorie intake, according to new research into longevity treatments. Rapamycin, originally developed to suppress the immune system after organ transplants, appears to offer comparable life-extending benefits to dietary restriction across eight vertebrate species – although not including humans. While reducing calorie [...]
An anti-ageing drug originally used to suppress the immune system could extend lifespan almost as consistently as calorie restriction, new research suggests. Rapamycin, first developed to prevent organ transplant rejection, appears to offer comparable life-extending benefits to dietary restriction across eight vertebrate species – although not including humans. Methods like intermittent fasting or reducing calorie [...]
Artificial intelligence may help identify hidden heart disease in people without symptoms, using a 10-minute test that records the heart’s electrical activity in three dimensions. The system uses five electrodes – four on the chest and one on the back – to gather signals, which are processed by AI to generate a colour-coded risk score: [...]
Digital inhalers that track breathing patterns could detect flare-ups of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) up to two weeks before symptoms appear, new research suggests. The devices monitor changes in how much air a patient inhales and how long inhalation takes, helping identify early signs of acute exacerbations – episodes where symptoms suddenly worsen. Researchers [...]
The human body begins a measurable physical decline at age 34, with further significant shifts in the ageing process occurring at 60 and 78, new research suggests. Rather than progressing steadily, the findings indicate ageing accelerates in phases, driven by changes in specific proteins found in the blood. The study identified three major ageing milestones [...]
Age Tech World explores the latest research developments in ageing and longevity. Shorter telomeres linked to increased risk of age-related brain diseases Researchers have found evidence suggesting that healthier lifestyle choices could mitigate telomere length-associated risks. The risk of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression (LLD) increases for people as they get older. Likewise, telomeres, which [...]
A new way to interpret blood pressure readings taken from the ankle could help people unable to use traditional arm cuffs, including stroke survivors and those with limb differences. The method, developed using statistical modelling, estimates arm blood pressure from ankle measurements more accurately than existing approaches. It aims to address a significant care gap [...]
