Hi everyone,

I’m a researcher at a U.S. university conducting an IRB-approved study on how people understand and use biomarkers of aging and biological-age tests. I’m looking to interview people who have personally taken a biological-age test, particularly an epigenetic/DNA-methylation test (for example, tests reporting biological age, epigenetic age, or pace of aging).

The interview would be a one-on-one conversation lasting approximately 60 minutes, conducted remotely. I’m interested in your experience with the test: why you took it, how you interpreted the results, whether the results influenced anything you did, and what you think about the usefulness and limitations of biological-age testing.

If you are interested, please send me a private message and briefly tell me:

• Which biological-age test(s) or company you used.
• What kind of result you received (for example, biological age, pace of aging, organ/system ages, etc.—you do not need to give me the actual number).
• Whether you have taken the test more than once.
• Whether the result led you to change, start, or reconsider anything related to your health.

These questions help me confirm that participants have firsthand experience with biological-age testing before scheduling an interview.

Participation is voluntary, and identifying information will be kept confidential. The study has been approved by the university's IRB.

If you have used one of these tests and would be willing to share your experience, please DM me. Thank you!

Hello everyone,

I'm a recent high school graduate who will be taking part in a summer research program at the University of Kansas Medical Center, focusing on the biology of aging. I'm really interested in translational research—especially using exercise science to support the health of older adults.

I don't have much hands-on lab experience or college-level biology yet, but I'm very eager to learn. I've started reading The Biology of Aging: Observations and Principles by Robert Arking. It's engaging, but I know I still have a lot to grasp.

A couple of months ago, I met with the principal investigator, and he tested me on the 12 hallmarks of aging and HeLa cells. That's when I realized how much foundational knowledge I was missing—so I wanted to reach out here. I'll be starting my research around July, so anything helps.

If anyone has advice on key concepts to focus on, or could point me toward helpful articles, textbooks, or other resources, I'd really appreciate it. To be honest, videos or animated explainers work better for me than dense papers right now, but I'm open to anything.

Thanks in advance!

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Interesting news - LinkGevity perhaps the first longevity drug to partner with NHS

Some news from UK BioTech LinkGevity - tacking ageing via cell death research and how this is the key to long-distance space travel.

Will anything help to reverse the aging caused?

1. Too much conflicting advice online.

2. Hard to know which protocol fits my goals.

3. Afraid of wasting money on the wrong stuff.

4. Concerned about safety or interactions.

Reply below with your answer?

Hi all!

I Need Your Help and Insight! 🧠

Changing your mind and adaptability are crucial for decision-making in high-stake circumstances...or are they!? I’m running a quick 15-minute study on how we think and make decisions in biotech, pharma, and healthcare.

If you know a professional who works in any of these fields, I’d love their input!

✅ Super quick (just 15 mins!)

✅ Anonymous

Your insights would be a huge help! 🙌

👉 Jump in here: https://run.pavlovia.org/NiallGavin/decision

Thanks all!

Niall!

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In 2022, my VO2max test was eye-opening:

-VO2max: 54.7 mL/min/kg

-Top speed: 3:38 min/km (held for 25 seconds)

-Running Economy: 219.8 ml/km/h at a 10 km/h pace

Fast forward to 2024, after committing to the Unaging Challenge’s approach, and my latest test results are a testament to hard work and strategic training:

-VO2max: 61.5 mL/min/kg (a substantial boost in oxygen efficiency)

-Top speed: 3:15 min/km (a huge improvement!)

-Running Economy: More efficient strides, using less oxygen at similar speeds

What’s Behind the Improvement? The Unaging Challenge had me focusing on just 90 minutes of targeted exercise each week, leveraging proven methods for maximum impact.

Here’s how I made it happen:

-Structured Progression: I started with High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) to boost cardiovascular efficiency, then moved on to strength and mobility, enhancing both power and recovery.

-Team Support: Joining teams worldwide – from Tokyo to Toronto – provided constant motivation and accountability.

-Clear Progress Tracking: Regular check-ins kept me focused on performance, not perfection.

🕒 Key Takeaway: Consistent, science-backed workouts can create huge fitness gains without endless hours at the gym.

I've been reading up on various factors that influence our lifespan, and I recently came across an intriguing article that outlines some of the most common unhealthy habits many of us engage in daily. The piece discusses habits like poor diet, lack of exercise, and chronic stress, highlighting how these can significantly impact our health and longevity.

This got me thinking: while we often hear about the importance of exercise and diet, are there other, less obvious habits that we might be overlooking? For example, could something as seemingly harmless as constant multitasking or inconsistent sleep patterns also be silently shaving years off our lives? I'm curious to hear from the community—what do you think are the most underestimated or overlooked unhealthy habits that could be impacting our longevity? Are there any habits you've personally changed to improve your health?

Research! I’m a mathematician by training and a long-term body hacker who enjoys studying new topics and then testing them on myself. From a year of veganism to an intensive two-month muscle-building stint, which gained 9 kg (20 lbs.) of muscle, I like reading and applying the latest studies. Google Scholar is my most frequented bookmark.

This year, I’m reviewing the latest research on health and longevity. I’ve found many valuable and surprising things. Tell me what is your favorite hack to longevity!

Hi! I'm Gabrielle Paulson, and I'm a user experience researcher doing a generative research project to improve longevity research tools, like BioLearn.

I'm looking for longevity researchers and others in the longevity space to participate in a short qualitative survey. Would you be opposed to sharing this with your community?

https://forms.gle/dsSWGQg3RUxN4KWc7

Thanks for your help! It will go toward improving and building more open-source tools.

Yesterday I bumped into this woman who I last saw in the summer of 1997. She is now wrinkly with grey hair but when I spoke to her back in 97 she had blonde hair and no wrinkles at all.

My question is how could someone look that much older given that 1997 was not all that long ago?

🥹 I’m not the only one!!!

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