Monthly Archives: November 2010
When the Machines Take Over – The Speculist
I wanted to bring your attention to an interesting post from Phil Bowermaster, a fellow blogger at The Speculist – His recent post (below) brings an interesting perspective on the future of AI. As with all of Phil’s posts, this … Continue reading
Filed under Artificial Intelligence
Major Problem in Biogerontology
This interview potpourri covers the opinions of well-known gerontologists about the possibility of late-onset interventions to prolong life. The scientists are the authors of a paper in the Science Translational Medicine, which advocates that the funding for research is increased and … Continue reading
Filed under Funding, Regenerative medicine
New Device Detects Cancer in Minutes
Early disease detection can save and prolong a lot of lives, especially if the disease is cancer. Researchers at Brigham Young University have created a micro device that could both decrease the amount of blood and time needed to test … Continue reading
Filed under Biomarkers
World’s first cellular therapy oral supplement showcased at ICAAM 2010 in Dubai
I know what you’re thinking – not one of those posts about anti-aging supplements! But wait a second….. and please read further. You’ll see that this supplement is actually a form of cellular therapy. This weekend, a medical company that … Continue reading
Filed under Genetics, Life Extension
New Hope for People with Spinal Cord Injuries: A Spinal Implant the Size of a Fingernail
There is some amazing news coming from researchers at the University College London. They have developed a new type of muscle stimulator implant that could allow people with paraplegia to exercise their paralyzed leg muscles. The device is small enough … Continue reading
Filed under Regenerative medicine, Tissue rejuvenation, Uncategorized
What Will the Human Brain of the Future Look Like?
Due to rising interest in artificial intelligence research, I have been pondering this question lately and wanted to share some views on this subject. I think the question is actually rather, what might the human ‘mind’ of the future look … Continue reading
Filed under Neuroscience
Human Stem Cell Therapy Continues with 2nd Clinical Trial
Last month we alerted you to when the FDA released its hold on the first trial of an embryonic stem cell based treatment for a spinal cord injury. Now it looks as though for the second time, the Food and … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Paris Hilton Invests in Cryonics – For Herself & Her Pets
A number of sources ranging from the Arizona Republic to the blogosphere have reported that actress and media celebrity Paris Hilton has become a cryonics supporter and investor. As BANG Showbiz reports, “Paris Hilton wants to be frozen with her … Continue reading
Filed under Immortalism
