Age-related diseases (ARDs)

This is the latest episode of the free DDW narrated podcast, “The impact of technology on drug discovery”. It covers two articles written for Volume 23, Issue 2 – Spring 2022 of DDW. They are called “Talking Tech” and “Rejuvenation biotech: Can this company make age a thing of the past?” With Covid-19 taking so […]

New data suggest that AKL Therapeutics’ investigational oral osteoarthritis (OA) drug APPA may have a dual effect on age-related cellular senescence. Senescence, a process in which cells stop dividing, plays a major role in the development of many age-related diseases, including OA. The study, using a human chondrocyte (cartilage-forming) cell line, was carried out at […]

Five Alarm Bio (FAB) has completed a seed investment round, raising over £500K ($605K). The funding will drive proprietary research into novel compounds that extend healthy lifespan of cells and tissues, with therapeutic potential across a broad range of age-related diseases. Investors include Cambridge Angels, Meltwind, o2h Ventures, and SyndicateRoom, as well as other Angel […]

A new study has demonstrated the ability of an experimental regenerative medicine to restore bone in an animal.  Bone loss is a part of ageing that compromises quality of life and movement in many older people, but regenerative treatments to improve their health and well-being have been limited.  The preclinical study, led by Lankenau Institute […]

A new report reveals steadily growing interest in the clinical applications of collagen over the last 10 years.  Data analytics company Phesi analysed 2,358 clinical trials involving collagen. In the first 10 months of 2022, there were more than 225 new trials, compared with 125 in 2012. Dr Gen Li, CEO and Founder, Phesi, said: […]

Listen to this article on the DDW Podcast: Kizoo Technology Capital has a clear aim – to develop drugs that abate or cure age-related diseases. Lu Rahman spoke to owner, Michael Greve to find out more about this exciting work that aims to make age-related therapies affordable for everyone. Kizoo is investing €300 million in a […]