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6 Longevity Tech Startups Changing How We Age

 

We’re living in an age where the average life expectancy is constantly increasing. Thanks to advances in medical science and technology, people are living longer and healthier lives.

However, even with these advances, aging still takes its toll on our bodies and minds. That's why interest is growing in longevity research, which is focused on finding ways to help people live longer, healthier lives.

 

 

Many startups are working on innovative technologies that could significantly impact our health and quality of life. In this article, we look at six of the most promising longevity startups that are working on groundbreaking technologies, products, and services:

1. Deciduous Therapeutics

Deciduous Therapeutics is a company on the cutting edge of anti-aging research. They’re focused on developing novel medicines that target senescent cells, which are  a contributing factor to many age-related diseases. By removing senescent cells, Deciduous Therapeutics hopes to ameliorate disease pathologies and improve lifespan.
So far, they’ve received investment from several major financial backers, including The Longevity Fund, Bold Capital Partners, and Formic Ventures. With the backing of these investors, they’re well positioned to significantly impact the health of aging populations worldwide.

2. Shift Bioscience

Shift Bioscience is a machine-learning and cell-reprogramming startup that has the potential to create drugs that safely reset cells and tissues to a youthful state. They received initial seed funding in 2017 and subsequent seed funding rounds in 2019 and 2022.

They have an impressive team, with CEO Daniel Ives having discovered the 2DG class of anti-aging molecules. Shift Bioscience’s technology has the potential to create safe and effective drugs for a variety of conditions, including many age-related diseases.

3. Aviv

Aviv Scientific is a hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) company that offers treatments to promote cell growth and the branching of new blood vessels in brain areas damaged by events like strokes. HBOT is a treatment that involves breathing 100% oxygen at increased pressure.

The company's clinical trials have shown that HBOT can increase the length of telomeres, which is good because telomere shortening is a sign of aging. The company currently offers 60 consecutive HBOT treatments, significantly improving its patients' cognitive and physical performance.

4. GlycanAge

GlycanAge is a company at the forefront of aging research. They have created a biological age blood testing kit that not only tells you the age of your immune system, but also provides valuable insights into how you can improve your health. Knowing your biological age can give you the peace of mind that you are living a healthy lifestyle or motivate you to make changes if necessary.

GlycanAge has been featured in major media outlets like the BBC, The Wall Street Journal, and The Telegraph. For people looking for a way to measure their biological age, GlycanAge is an excellent option, and they look poised to become more popular as interest in longevity grows.

5. Human Longevity

Human Longevity is a genomic-based health intelligence company that offers a leading precision health care program. This program uses the best technology available to detect and help preempt cancer, metabolic, cardiac, and neurodegenerative diseases.

The world-class genomic scientists and physicians at Human Longevity provide premium insight and care to customize a program based on each client's data. This allows them to be radically proactive about their clients’ health and longevity. Plus, they have already helped over 5000 clients globally.

6. Altos Labs

Altos Labs is a biotechnology company dedicated to cellular rejuvenation programming. Their goal is to restore cell health and resilience to reverse injuries, diseases, and disabilities that occur throughout life. To achieve this, they’re building a company where many of the world's best scientists can collaborate and develop their research.

Altos Labs is committed to unraveling the deep biology of cellular rejuvenation programming in order to transform medicine. They believe that by restoring cell health and resilience, they can positively impact the lives of people around the world.

The Lowdown

These are just a few of the many startups that are working hard to develop new technologies to improve our health and longevity. With the rapid pace of research and innovation in this field, it’s an exciting time to be alive. Who knows what the next few years will bring?

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