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Same time next week. </div><div style="margin-top: 16px;"><p style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">In today's edition:</p><ul style="list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><li style="margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 16px; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;"> 🧬 Tracking stem cell based healing </li><li style="margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 16px; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;"> 🔬 Better than real thing? </li><li style="margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 16px; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;"> 📊 Stem cell predictions scorecard </li><li style="margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 16px; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;"> 🌎 Supercentenarian hotspot revealed </li></ul></div></div><div class="rw-section" style="border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #FFFFFF; overflow: visible; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;"><p style="color: #7C3AED; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 2px 0;">THIS WEEK'S BIG STORY</p><h2 style="font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 6px 0; line-height: 1.3; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brazil's longevity goldmine</h2><div style="margin: 12px -24px;"><a href="https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-brazil-genetic-treasure-trove-supercentenarians.html?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://imgur.com/0A7qbpI.jpg" alt="Brazilian woman over 100 years old dancing" style="width: 100%; display: block;"></a></div><p style="font-size: 11px; color: #6B7280; font-style: italic; margin: 4px 0 12px 0;">Jan 7, 2026 | Sao Paolo, Brazil </p><div style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;"><p style="margin: 0 0 12px 0;">Brazilian researchers studying people who live past <strong>110</strong> just <a href="https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-brazil-genetic-treasure-trove-supercentenarians.html?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px;">discovered</a> the country may hold unique genetic keys to extreme longevity. Brazil ranks among the top nations for supercentenarians—despite major health challenges in the general population.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 8px 0;"><strong style="font-size: 18px; display: block; margin: 16px 0 8px 0;">The diversity advantage</strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 12px 0;">The secret might be 500 years of genetic mixing. A separate genome study <a href="https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-genome-brazil-diverse-population-uncovers?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px;">confirmed</a> that Brazil's blend of Indigenous, African, and European ancestry creates protective gene combinations found nowhere else. Certain variants linked to cardiovascular health and cellular repair appear far more often in these supercentenarians.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 12px 0;"><strong>The kicker:</strong> many don't just live longer, they stay healthy until the very end, compressing illness into a fraction of what most people experience. A recent paper in Genomic Psychiatry <a href="https://genomicpress.kglmeridian.com/view/journals/genpsych/aop/article-10.61373-gp026v.0009/article-10.61373-gp026v.0009.xml?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px;">explored</a> how these findings could inform future regenerative therapies.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 8px 0;">Still observational, but Brazil's genetic diversity offers a natural experiment that doesn't exist anywhere else.</p></div></div><div class="rw-section" style="border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #FFFFFF; overflow: visible; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;"><div style="display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 4px;"><p style="color: #7C3AED; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0;">THE PIPELINE</p></div><h2 style="font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.3; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Where stem cell science stands this week</h2><div style="padding: 16px 0; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E7EB;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><tbody><tr><td style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #7C3AED; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; padding-right: 12px; vertical-align: middle;">●─●─●─●</td><td style="font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #7C3AED; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; vertical-align: middle;">PUBLISHED</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 6px 0; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tracking Research on Cell-Based Healing over 30 years</p><p style="font-size: 14px; color: #4B5563; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.5; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;">Over the past 30 years, research on ApoVs for tissue regeneration has witnessed substantial growth, mirroring increasing collaboration across vario...</p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41497812/?fc=20251204105706&ff=20260107075738&v=2.18.0.post22+67771e2&utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="font-size: 13px; color: #7C3AED; text-decoration: none; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;">Published Dec 17, 2025 →</a></div><div style="padding: 16px 0; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E7EB;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><tbody><tr><td style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #7C3AED; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; padding-right: 12px; vertical-align: middle;">●─●─●─●</td><td style="font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #7C3AED; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; vertical-align: middle;">PUBLISHED</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 6px 0; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">New Drug Delivery Method May Improve Joint Tissue Repair</p><p style="font-size: 14px; color: #4B5563; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.5; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;">Articular cartilage has limited self-repair ability, making osteoarthritis a major challenge due to aging and mechanical stress. While current ther...</p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41497246/?fc=20251204105706&ff=20260107075738&v=2.18.0.post22+67771e2&utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="font-size: 13px; color: #7C3AED; text-decoration: none; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;">Published Dec 22, 2025 →</a></div><div style="padding: 16px 0; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; "><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><tbody><tr><td style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #7C3AED; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; padding-right: 12px; vertical-align: middle;">●─●─●─●</td><td style="font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #7C3AED; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; vertical-align: middle;">PUBLISHED</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 6px 0; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stem Cell Treatment Shows Promise for Motor Function in Cerebral Palsy</p><p style="font-size: 14px; color: #4B5563; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.5; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;">Human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) ameliorate motor deficits in cerebral palsy (CP), but the effect of injection freque...</p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41497810/?fc=20251204105706&ff=20260107075738&v=2.18.0.post22+67771e2&utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="font-size: 13px; color: #7C3AED; text-decoration: none; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;">Published Dec 28, 2025 →</a></div></div><div class="rw-section" style="border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px 24px 12px 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #FFFFFF; overflow: visible; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;"><p style="color: #7C3AED; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 2px 0;">PRESENTED BY Transparent Labs</p><h2 style="font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">The supplement label you can actually read.</h2><div style="margin: 0 -24px 16px -24px;"><a href="https://transparentlabs.sjv.io/c/3937227/2055048/15725?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener sponsored"><img src="https://imgur.com/pEODnXP.jpg" alt="man holding supplement bottle" style="width: 100%; display: block;"></a></div><div style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;"><p style="margin: 0 0 12px 0;">"Proprietary blend" is supplement-speak for "we'd rather not say." 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Thai researchers <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-34661-5?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">found</a> that exosomes—tiny vesicles released by fat-derived stem cells—can dial down aging markers in brain cells without delivering the stem cells themselves.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 8px 0;">When they treated artificially aged neurons with these exosomes, nearly <strong>2,000 genes</strong> shifted expression. The pathways that quieted down: neuroinflammation, cellular senescence, and apoptosis—the molecular signatures of a brain getting old.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 8px 0;">This is lab work, not a treatment. But exosomes are easier to manufacture, store, and deliver than living cells. If these results hold in animals and eventually humans, stem cell therapy might not require stem cells at all—just their cargo.</p></div></div><div class="rw-section" style="border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #FFFFFF; overflow: visible; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;"><p style="color: #7C3AED; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 2px 0;">LIVING WELL</p><h2 style="font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 6px 0; line-height: 1.3; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your fat cells are tiny age fighters</h2><div style="margin: 12px -24px;"><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41486335/?fc=20251128131039&ff=20260107065546&v=2.18.0.post22+67771e2&utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://imgur.com/Ml2wXid.jpg" alt="woman taking an evening walk" style="width: 100%; display: block;"></a></div><p style="font-size: 11px; color: #6B7280; font-style: italic; margin: 4px 0 12px 0; text-align: left;">Jan 7, 2026 | Original Image</p><div style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;"><p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;">Think of your fat tissue as a pharmacy that's been hiding in plain sight.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;">New research <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41486335/?fc=20251128131039&ff=20260107065546&v=2.18.0.post22+67771e2&utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">reveals</a> that stem cells from fat tissue release tiny packages called exosomes that help protect brain cells from aging damage. These microscopic messengers appear to dial down inflammation and boost cellular repair mechanisms in neurons.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;">Here's what this means for your daily routine: activities that support healthy fat tissue - like moderate exercise, adequate sleep, and anti-inflammatory foods - may be doing double duty by helping your fat cells produce these brain-protecting compounds.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;"><strong>The simple move</strong>: Take a <strong>20-minute</strong> walk after dinner tonight. It's gentle enough to support fat tissue health while giving your brain cells a potential boost through this newly understood pathway.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;">Your adipose tissue isn't just storage - it's actively working to keep your mind sharp.</p></div></div><div class="rw-section" style="border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #FFFFFF; overflow: visible; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;"><p style="color: #7C3AED; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 2px 0;">On our radar</p><h2 style="font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Health breakthroughs worth watching</h2><div style="margin: 12px -24px;"><a href="https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-tiktok-young-stem-cell-donors.html?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/hires/2024/tiktok-1.jpg" alt="" style="width: 100%; display: block;"></a></div><p style="font-size: 11px; color: #6B7280; font-style: italic; margin: 4px 0 12px 0;">Jan 5, 2026 | medicalxpress</p><div style="padding-bottom: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E7EB;"><p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;"><strong>Diabetes damages muscle repair.</strong> Type 1 diabetes disrupts muscle stem cells at the cellular level, preventing proper muscle repair and regeneration. The finding helps explain why diabetic patients often experience muscle weakness and slower healing after injury. Researchers <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41536-025-00452-9?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">published</a> the results in Nature, suggesting targeted stem cell therapies could address this overlooked complication.</p></div><div style="padding-bottom: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E7EB;"><p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;"><strong>TikTok recruits bone marrow donors.</strong> Young people are signing up to donate stem cells after seeing recruitment campaigns on TikTok, according to <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhae/article/PIIS2352-3026(25)00287-X/abstract?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">new research.</a> The social media approach could help address the critical shortage of young bone marrow donors needed for leukemia and lymphoma patients. Canadian and U.S. researchers <a href="https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-tiktok-young-stem-cell-donors.html?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">found</a> the platform particularly effective at reaching the 18-30 age group most needed for donations.</p></div><div><p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;"><strong>Tongue stem cells show promise.</strong> New research on tongue stem cells could advance treatments for oral cancers and taste disorders. The findings add to growing evidence that different body tissues have specialized stem cell populations with unique healing properties. Scientists <a href="https://ipscell.com/2026/01/weekly-reads-the-stem-cell-niche-tongue-stem-cells-autoimmune-diseases/?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">discussed</a> the work alongside other stem cell advances targeting autoimmune diseases.</p></div></div><div class="rw-section" style="border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #FFFFFF; overflow: visible; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;"><p style="color: #7C3AED; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 2px 0;">NEW DATA</p><h2 style="font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 6px 0; line-height: 1.3; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coffee might protect your heart rhythm</h2><div style="margin: 12px -24px;"><a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2841253?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://imgur.com/BBEAbSx.jpg" alt="coffee on the table" style="width: 100%; display: block;"></a></div><p style="font-size: 11px; color: #6B7280; font-style: italic; margin: 4px 0 12px 0;">Nov 2025 | Original Image</p><div style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4;"><p style="margin: 0 0 12px 0;">For decades, AFib patients have heard the same advice: cut the caffeine. The DECAF trial just <a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2841253?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">showed</a> the opposite might be true.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 12px 0;">Researchers randomized 200 patients with persistent atrial fibrillation to either drink at least one cup of caffeinated coffee daily or abstain from coffee and all caffeine for six months after cardioversion. Only <strong>47%</strong> of coffee drinkers experienced AFib recurrence, compared to 64% in the abstinence group—a 39% lower risk.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 8px 0;"><strong style="font-size: 18px; display: block; margin: 16px 0 8px 0;">Not what the textbooks say</strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 12px 0;">The mechanism isn't fully understood, but caffeine blocks adenosine receptors—and adenosine is known to facilitate AFib induction. Coffee also has anti-inflammatory properties, and inflammation is an established AFib risk factor. There's a behavioral angle too: in a previous trial, coffee drinkers walked about 1,000 more steps per day.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 8px 0;"><strong style="font-size: 18px; display: block; margin: 16px 0 8px 0;">Don't exceed moderate consumption</strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 12px 0;">This was moderate consumption—averaging one cup daily—not six espressos before noon. The trial enrolled only patients with persistent AFib after cardioversion, so results may differ for other populations.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 12px 0;">If you're an AFib patient who enjoys coffee and has been guilting yourself every morning, you can probably stop. 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Women 21-65 should get regular Pap tests - every 3 years for ages 21-29, or every 5 years with HPV co-testing for ages 30-65. Schedule your screening if you're overdue.</p></div><div style="padding: 12px 0; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E7EB;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><tbody><tr><td style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #7C3AED; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; padding-right: 12px; vertical-align: middle;">◉─◉─◉</td><td style="font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #7C3AED; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; vertical-align: middle;">guide</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 6px 0; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lab-Grown Liver Models</p><p style="font-size: 14px; color: #4B5563; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.5; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;">Scientists <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-34762-1?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">developed</a> new stem cell methods to create liver tissue models that mimic fatty liver disease progression. These lab-grown hepatocytes could accelerate drug testing for the <strong>25%</strong> of adults with fatty liver disease, potentially reducing the need for liver biopsies in research.</p></div><div style="padding: 12px 0; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E7EB;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><tbody><tr><td style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #7C3AED; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; padding-right: 12px; vertical-align: middle;">◉─◉─◉</td><td style="font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #7C3AED; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; vertical-align: middle;">RESEARCH</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 6px 0; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heart Cell Transplant Progress</p><p style="font-size: 14px; color: #4B5563; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.5; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;">Researchers <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s44385-025-00048-4?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">reviewed</a> the latest advances in transplanting lab-grown heart cells from stem cells to treat heart disease. While promising for conditions like heart failure, challenges remain including cell survival rates and integration with existing heart tissue.</p></div><div style="padding: 12px 0; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; "><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><tbody><tr><td style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #7C3AED; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; padding-right: 12px; vertical-align: middle;">◉─◉</td><td style="font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #7C3AED; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; vertical-align: middle;">resource</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 6px 0; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brain-HIV Research Model</p><p style="font-size: 14px; color: #4B5563; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.5; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;">Scientists <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41491209/?fc=20251128130949&ff=20260107101408&v=2.18.0.post22+67771e2&utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">created</a> vascularized brain organoids - mini lab-grown brains with blood vessels - to study how HIV affects the brain. This model could help develop better treatments for HIV-related neurological complications that affect up to <strong>50%</strong> of people with HIV.</p></div></div></div><div class="rw-section" style="border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #FFFFFF; overflow: visible; text-align: center; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;"><p style="color: #7C3AED; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 4px 0;">STAT OF THE WEEK</p><p style="font-size: 48px; font-weight: 800; color: #7C3AED; margin: 4px 0 12px 0; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">44%</p><p style="font-size: 18px; font-style: italic; color: #4B5563; margin: 0 0 20px 0;"><em>drop in depression scores with 2g of omega-3 daily</em></p><div style="margin: 12px -24px;"><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40485144/?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://imgur.com/gPVg8Ep.jpg" alt="" style="width: 100%; display: block;"></a></div><p style="font-size: 11px; color: #6B7280; font-style: italic; margin: 4px 0 12px 0; text-align: left;">Jan 8, 2025 | Original Image</p><div style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; text-align: left;"><p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;">A randomized, double-blind trial <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40485144/?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">found</a> that bipolar patients who took 2 grams of omega-3 daily for two months saw their Hamilton depression scores fall from 40 to 22—while the placebo group barely moved.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;">The mechanism: omega-3 increased serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) by 68%. BDNF supports neuroplasticity—your brain's ability to form new connections and adapt. Low BDNF is consistently linked to depression and mood disorders.</p><p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;">This was a small trial (60 men), and omega-3 isn't a replacement for psychiatric care. But it adds to growing evidence that what you eat shapes how your brain functions—especially for those managing mood conditions.</p></div></div><div class="rw-section" style="border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #FFFFFF; overflow: visible; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;"><p style="color: #7C3AED; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 2px 0;">THE PULSE</p><h3 style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 20px 0; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quick hits from the world of health innovation</h3><ul style="list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><li style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; padding: 8px 0;">Scientists using brain organoids with blood vessels <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41491209/?fc=20251128130949&ff=20260107082755&v=2.18.0.post22+67771e2&utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">modeled</a> HIV brain infection mechanisms.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; padding: 8px 0;">Fat-derived stem cell exosomes from aging cells <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41486335/?fc=20251128131039&ff=20260107030106&v=2.18.0.post22+67771e2&utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">modified</a> neuronal gene expression patterns.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; padding: 8px 0;">This week's stem cell research <a href="https://ipscell.com/2026/01/weekly-reads-the-stem-cell-niche-tongue-stem-cells-autoimmune-diseases/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-reads-the-stem-cell-niche-tongue-stem-cells-autoimmune-diseases" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">highlights</a> tongue regeneration and autoimmune disease advances.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; padding: 8px 0;">Physical stress on blood stem cells <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-025-01039-1?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">drives</a> inflammation and accelerated aging processes.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; padding: 8px 0;">Mechanical forces squishing blood stem cells <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-025-01044-4?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none; color: #1F2937; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">accelerate</a> cellular aging through physical stress.</li></ul></div><div class="rw-section" style="border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #FFFFFF; overflow: visible; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;"><p style="color: #7C3AED; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 2px 0;">RECS</p><div style="margin: 12px -24px;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/o5gsn9q.jpg" alt="" style="width: 100%; display: block;"></div><p style="margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;"><strong>Read:</strong> Peter Attia's <a href="https://peterattiamd.com/outlive/?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener sponsored" style="color: #1F2937; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">Outlive</a> is the longevity playbook for living better, longer</p><p style="margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;"><strong>Watch:</strong> Matt Walker on <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_sleep_is_your_superpower?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener sponsored" style="color: #1F2937; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">sleep as your superpower</a> (19 min)</p><p style="margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;"><strong>Try:</strong><a href="https://www.whoop.com/?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener sponsored" style="color: #1F2937; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">Whoop</a> tracks recovery and strain</p><p style="margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;"><strong>Listen:</strong><a href="https://longevity.technology/news/podcast/?utm_source=renewal-weekly.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=issue-5-longevity-goldmine" rel="noopener sponsored" style="color: #1F2937; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B5CF6; padding-bottom: 1px; font-style: normal;">Longevity Technology</a> covers the anti-aging industry</p><p style="font-size: 12px; color: #6B7280; margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid #E5E7EB;"> *these are suggestions from our editorial team; these are not sponsorships or affiliate links </p></div><div class="rw-section" style="border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #FFFFFF; overflow: visible; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;"><p style="color: #7C3AED; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 2px 0; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;">PLAY</p><div style="margin: 12px -24px;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/n1K8qvq.jpg" alt="" style="width: 100%; display: block;"></div><p style="color: #4B5563; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;">Ready to unlock the secrets of optimal health and aging? Test your knowledge with this fun trivia game that reveals surprising insights about wellness, nutrition, and longevity.</p><div style="background: #F9FAFB; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 16px; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 16px;"> 1. Which lifestyle factor has the MOST significant impact on cellular aging?<br>A) Meditation<br>B) Sleep quality<br>C) Exercise intensity<br>D) Nutrient timing<br><br>2. How many minutes of moderate exercise per week are linked to maximum longevity benefits?<br>A) 75 minutes<br>B) 150 minutes<br>C) 225 minutes<br>D) 300 minutes<br><br>3. Which nutrient is most crucial for maintaining muscle mass after age 50?<br>A) Calcium<br>B) Vitamin D<br>C) Protein<br>D) Magnesium </div></div><div class="rw-section" style="border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #F9FAFB; overflow: visible; font-family: Helvetica, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E7EB;"><p style="color: #7C3AED; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;">ONE QUICK QUESTION</p><p style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">What's one health habit you're trying to build this month?</p><p style="font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 4px 0;">Hit reply and let us know. We read every response.</p><p style="font-size: 12px; color: #6B7280; font-style: italic; margin: 0;">(Replies also help our emails land in your inbox instead of spam. Win-win.)</p></div><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td width="48%" style="vertical-align: top; padding-right: 12px;"><p style="font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">ANSWER</p><p style="font-size: 14px; color: #4B5563; margin: 0;">1. B) Sleep quality - Consistent, high-quality sleep triggers cellular repair mechanisms and reduces inflammation, directly impacting biological aging. 2. B) 150 minutes - Research shows this amount of moderate exercise provides optimal health and longevity benefits across multiple health markers. 3. C) Protein - Adults over 50 need higher protein intake (1-1.2g per kg of body weight) to prevent muscle loss and maintain metabolic health.</p></td><td width="4%" style="vertical-align: top;"></td><td width="48%" style="vertical-align: top; padding-left: 12px; border-left: 1px solid #E5E7EB;"><p style="font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Word of the Day</p><p style="font-size: 14px; color: #4B5563; margin: 0;"><strong>xenohormesis</strong>: A biological phenomenon where organisms benefit from stress signals produced by other species, potentially revealing new pathways to improve human health and longevity</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>
