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Alzheimer's Resource

2009-09-29T14:45:10Z

Hello there,

I hope you are well! I’m Jennifer, a Community Manager at Medpedia (
www.medpedia.com), a worldwide project to collect and advance health and
medical knowledge in association with Harvard and Stanford Medical Schools.

I found your Aging Listserv and was impressed by the breadth of information
and resources offered. Medpedia is another helpful resource that may
interesting to your members --- you can find related articles, questions &
answers, clinical trials, experts, blogs, and more in Medpedia's Alzheimer's
Disease Community, for example.

Would you like to let your members know about this new resource? If so, I'd
be happy to give you more details!

Kind regards,

Jennifer

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Community Manager, Medpedia
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PhD fellowships in ageing biology

2009-09-22T03:23:32Z

Cologne International Graduate School

>From Embryo to old Age,

Development, Health and Disease

6 Fellowships

3-year Ph.D. programme starting spring 2010

The University of Cologne has a long-standing tradition and world-wide
reputation for top-level molecular biological research. Beginning in Spring
2010 the Research School in Biology From embryo to old age: the cell
biology and genetics of health and disease will be offering a high-level
Ph.D. programme for students with excellent qualifications. The
participating research groups use microbial, plant and animal model systems
to investigate cell biological and genetic mechanisms whose perturbation
during the life cycle of an organism results in disease.

The three-year programme starts with a six-month rotation and course period,
followed by a PhD project in one of the participating groups. Seminars and
training courses complement the research work. Comprehensive support is
provided throughout the programme. The programme language is English.
Accepted students will receive a laptop computer and 500 EUR to get started
in Cologne. No tuition fees are charged.

Six competitive three-year fellowships (initially 1000 EUR, then a minimum
of 1300 EUR per month) are available.

We invite you to apply to the IGSDHD in Cologne, the exciting city in the
heart of Europe.

To obtain further information please visit our website at:

<http://www.uni-koeln.de/bio-graduateschool/>
http://www.uni-koeln.de/bio-graduateschool/

Submission deadline for complete applications is October 31, 2009

Dr. Isabell Witt

Graduate School for Biological Sciences

Zülpicher Strasse 47

D-50674 Cologne

+49 (0) 221 4701683

fax: +49 (0) 221 4701632

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ASCII depiction of the antioxidant enzyme defense system

2008-09-19T11:59:57Z

Please forgive, but I lifted this abbreviated antioxidant enzyme
defense system (in ASCII form) scheme from Dr. Mark Kukucka's PhD
dissertation because I couldn't find anything else like it online!

Mechanisms by which hypoxia augments Leydig cell viability and
differentiated cell function in vitro

by Mark A. Kukucka, MS, DVM, PhD

Department of Biomedical Sciences
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0442

found at:
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-06062008-170416/

H2O
/\
|
| Catalase
|
oxidases SOD | Fe+2
O2 --------> O2*- --------> H2O2 ----\----> OH* --------> H2O
| Fe+3
|
| 2GSH
| / /\
| Glutathione Glutathione
| peroxidase reductase
| \/ /
| GSSG
\/
H2O

Figure 1. The Antioxidant Enzyme Defense System Scheme

Other publications by Dr. Mark A. Kukucka
http://www.nextbio.com/b/literature/literature.nb?author=MA+Kukucka

Re: projects on social gerontology

2008-01-22T10:32:28Z

Dear Nidhi,

There is an Institute of (Social) Gerontology at the university
King's College London.
I suggest that you go to their web site; www.kcl.ac.uk
and then Departments, and find the Institute of Gerontology.
The full website address is;

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/geront/index.html

There you will find material to guide you. Please do not hesitate to
contact them for more help.

With best wishes,

Sydney Shall

On 22 Jan 2008, at 15:08, nidhitreasure3@... wrote:

> Hello,
> I am pursuing D.Phil in the area of Social gerontology. The
> focus of my research is on positive ageing and along with this I have
> done some studies on successful ageing. I am interested in working in
> some projects on social gerontology. Can anybody inform me about that?
>
> Regards
> Nidhi
> University of Allahabad
> India
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Professor Sydney Shall
King's College London
Medical School
Department of Haematological and Molecular Medicine
The Rayne Institute
123 Coldharbour Lane
SE5 9NU
LONDON
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Tel: 020 7 848 5901
FAX: 020 7733 38 77

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projects on social gerontology

2008-01-22T07:08:16Z

Hello,
I am pursuing D.Phil in the area of Social gerontology. The
focus of my research is on positive ageing and along with this I have
done some studies on successful ageing. I am interested in working in
some projects on social gerontology. Can anybody inform me about that?

Regards
Nidhi
University of Allahabad
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New Books on Aging, Longevity and Life-extension

2008-01-19T11:39:00Z

Greetings,

The list of recent 300+ books on aging, longevity and life-extension,
published in 2007, is now available at:

http://tinyurl.com/226p2o

Hope it helps,

Kind regards,

-------------------------------------------
-- Leonid Gavrilov, Ph.D.
Website: http://longevity-science.org/
Blog: http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/
My books: http://longevity-science.org/Books.html

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Call for Abstracts -- International Workshop on Human Longevity

2007-10-06T10:11:26Z

Greetings,

I am pleased to learn from the Organizing Committee that the
registration deadline for the upcoming International Workshop on Human
Longevity has been extended now, and the abstracts could be submitted
until Friday, October 26, 2007

This International Workshop on Human Longevity will take place in
Malaysia on November 26-27, 2007, and it is organized by the major
Malaysian University ("Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia -- UKM"),
Department of Science & Technology.

For more details, please see:

http://pkukmweb.ukm.my/~ppsmfst/icoms/Longevity_wshop2007_poster.pdf
Shorter weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/2q8ykd

Some excerpts:

" This workshop is intended to provide a broad overview of bio-
demographic ideas, models, methods, and findings regarding human
aging, mortality and longevity incorporating interdisciplinary
approach. The aims are to bridge the gap between biological,
mathematical and social sciences as well as nurturing the
understanding and collaboration amongst the regional and global human
longevity scientists and practitioners. Besides that, it also aims to
demonstrate the vital role of understanding the mechanisms of aging
and longevity and to extend healthy and productive human lifespan. The
workshop will include several sessions and discussions on longevity,
demography, genetic factors and others. We cordially invite
academicians, researchers, scientists and interested parties to join
this event in the serene campus of Bangi, Malaysia. We are also proud
to inform you that 2007 is the official Visit Malaysia Year ! "

For additional details see also the Workshop Brochure:
http://pkukmweb.ukm.my/~ppsmfst/icoms/Longevity_wshop2007_broc.pdf
Shorter weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/26wgth

Registration for this International Workshop is opened on the first-
come, first-served basis, with limited number of places available.
Therefore consider to register now, to make sure that you will not
miss this scientific and educational brain-storming networking event!

This is also a great opportunity to take your family members with you
for retreat and vacation in an exotic Asian country of Malaysia at the
serene campus of Bangi there. Here are some pictures of a meeting
place:

http://longevity-science.org/Malaysia-2007.pdf

Hope to see you there!

Contact address of the Organizing Committee for further enquiries:

Secretariat
Workshop on Human Longevity (WHL'07)
c/o School of Mathematical Sciences
Faculty of Science & Technology
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi
Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: +603-8921 5713 / 5714
Fax: +603-8925 4519
E-mail: icms07@...
seminarppsm@...

Hope it helps,

Kind regards,

-- Leonid Gavrilov, Ph.D.
Website: http://longevity-science.org/
Blog: http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/
My books: http://longevity-science.org/Books.html
Books Forum: http://science-library.blogspot.com/

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AGING CONFERENCE- Register Today

2007-09-17T08:59:35Z

UCSD Clinical Investigation Institute and Nature Medicine present

Frontiers of Clinical Investigation: Bench to Bedside

Aging: From bench to bedside

October 18-20, 2007 * La Jolla, California

The theme for this year's symposium explores innovative approaches to
bridge laboratory investigation to clinical research in aging.

Don't delay, register today!

www.nature.com/natureconferences/cii2007

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New Books Forum on Aging and Longevity

2007-06-11T17:52:09Z

Greetings,

I am pleased to announce a New Books Forum on Aging and Longevity at:

http://science-library.blogspot.com/

It says:

"New Interesting Books and their Discussion.
The best older books are here too.
Add new books here yourself and discuss them!"

Currently the following topics are open for comments and discussions
there:

-- Anti-Aging

-- Aubrey de Grey Ideas

-- Brain Aging

-- Caloric Restriction

-- Cancer

-- Cryonics

-- Genetics of Aging and Health

-- Geriatrics

-- Growth Hormone

-- Human Longevity

-- Immortality

-- Life Expectancy

-- Life Extension

-- Menopause

-- Population Aging

-- Rejuvenation

-- SENS: Strategies for Engineered Negligible Senescence

-- Soft Drinks

-- Supplements

-- Testosterone

-- Vitamins

This list of discussion topics will grow further over time.

Hope this helps. Feel free to comment there. Thank you!

Kind regards,

-- Leonid Gavrilov, Ph.D.
Website: http://longevity-science.org/
Blog: http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/
My books: http://longevity-science.org/Books.html

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telomeres and aging

2007-06-04T07:08:38Z

George, reading your notes on the web - do you have any references to
telomere damage and calories?

Mike

Dr Mike Coffey

Leader Dairy Cattle Breeding Section

SAC, Sir Steven Watson Building

Bush Estate, Penicuik

Midlothian EH26 OPH

Tel 0131 535 3241

Mob 07795 302280

Fax 0131 535 3121

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"The Evolution of Aging"

2007-03-24T16:31:32Z

Greetings,

Just finished reading this new book "The Evolution of Aging: How New
Theories Will Change the Future of Medicine":

http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2007/03/evolution-of-aging.html

This book looks like a popular book (with 29 references only)
promoting a controversial idea that aging is genetically programmed.
Still this is an interesting and thought-provoking book stimulating
creative thinking.

This book may deserve some discussion here or at the weblink listed
above.

Key words: ageing, aging, books, evolution, evolution of aging,
longevity, new books, Theodore C. Goldsmith, Theodore Goldsmith

Kind regards,

-- Leonid Gavrilov, Ph.D.
Website: http://longevity-science.org/
Blog: http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/
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Fw: Free Drosophilia Tests

2007-03-05T10:40:23Z

Dear Ladislav;

I saw your note on Deja.com, regarding testing compounds on Drosophilia for anti-aging effects. Our chemist has developed several new ways of protecting Glutathione and Carnosine (the body's two most powerful antioxidants), in such a way that it is not destroyed by the stomach acids or the enzymes in the bloodstream. Our in-vitro tests indicate that it will slow telomeric erosion through antioxidant mechanisms and likely preserving telomerase degradation by superoxide radical thereby regrowing and making up for some fo the base pair shortening that occurs during each cell division. We see cell population doublings beyond the normal Hayflick limit.

We are interested in having these compounds tested for their effect on lifespan.

If you can still provide Drosophilia tests, let us know and we'll send you a NDA.

Thanks,

James Clement
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel (949) 274-4982
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Upcoming Talk on Human Longevity

2007-02-18T10:03:04Z

Greetings,

This is just to let you know about our upcoming talk on human
longevity:

Predictors of Exceptional Human Longevity
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2007/02/actuarial-talk.html

If you happen to be in Chicago on March 13, this may be an interesting
opportunity for us to meet.

Thanks!

-- Leonid Gavrilov, Ph.D.
Website: http://longevity-science.org/
Blog: http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/
My books: http://longevity-science.org/Books.html

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New Book: The Evolution of Aging

2007-01-06T16:53:09Z

A new book on evolution theory has been released:
The Evolution of Aging, ISBN:0978870905, Goldsmith, 200pp

Here is a mystery that has puzzled scientists for nearly 150 years: If
evolution is driven by survival of the fittest, then how did aging and
other traits that reduce survival and fitness ever evolve?

Some theorists contended that aging is not a design feature of organisms
but rather a defect, fundamental limitation, or unavoidable adverse
side-effect of some beneficial function. These theories ignored the
other fitness-adverse traits, had many logical flaws, and were unable to
obtain experimental confirmation. Recent experimental results provide
additional support for aging as an evolved mechanism.

This book reviews the traditional theories of aging and the underlying
evolution theory issues as well as the observational evidence regarding
the nature of aging. The author shows how analysis of the information
transfer aspects of the inheritance process ("digital genetics") reveals
additional evolved traits that are incompatible with Darwinian evolution
theory as well as additional complexity in the evolution process.

Author's web site ( http://www.azinet.com/aging/ ) provides book
excerpts, additional articles, and links to cited sources.

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AntiAging Information (December 2006)

2006-12-12T13:01:50Z

AntiAging Information (December 2006) links and resources for people
interested in all aspects of anti-aging. Learn how to prevent premature
aging.
http://www.freewebs.com/antiaging2006

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Aging & Longevity Research Blog update

2006-12-10T15:43:18Z

Meeting in Dallas, Texas ?

2006-11-08T13:58:48Z

Greetings,

I wonder whether some members of this discussion group are planning to
attend the 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society
of America in Dallas, Texas this month ?

This could be a wonderful opportunity to meet in person!

We will give a talk there on Sunday, November 19 at 4pm:

"New Approach to Study Determinants of Exceptional Human Longevity"

The presentation will take place at City View 6 Room, Adam's Mark
Hotel - Dallas, 400 North Olive Street.

Hope to see you there soon!

Kind regards,

-- Leonid Gavrilov
Website: http://longevity-science.org/
Blog: http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/

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de Grey leaves Immortality institute

2006-08-19T23:55:55Z

Due to conflict with forum operators, Aubrey de Grey issued an
ultimatum and then left the Immortality Institute website.

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Theory of Aging and Longevity - new book chapter

2006-08-09T11:40:22Z

Greetings,

I am pleased to inform you that our new book chapter "Reliability
Theory of Aging and Longevity" published recently in the Handbook of
the Biology of Aging, Academic Press, USA, 2006, has become
publicly available online at:

http://v5.books.elsevier.com/bookscat/samples/0120883872/0120883872.pdf

Any comments and suggestions are welcome!

Kind regards,

-- Leonid Gavrilov, Ph.D.
Website: http://longevity-science.org/
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Full programme: Physical Activity And Successful Aging (PASA 2006)

2006-08-07T04:12:20Z

[Apologies for crossposting]

"Physical Activity And Successful Aging"
European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical
Activity (EGREPA)
Xth International Conference
September 14-16, 2006
Cologne, Germany
Deutsche Sporthochschule (German Sport University)
******************************************************

FULL PROGRAMME
We proudly present the full conference programme at

http://www.egrepa.org => conference => programme

It contains

4 keynote lectures
16 invited symposia and thematic sessions
17 workshops
1 panel discussion

REGISTRATION STILL POSSIBLE
Some 200 participants from 28 countries all over the world
will participate. If you want to join them, go to

http://www.egrepa.org => conference => registration

We are looking forward to meet you in Cologne!

Prof. Dr. Michael Sagiv, Zinman College, Wingate
Institute, Israel
(President of EGREPA )

Prof. Dr. Heinz Mechling, Deutsche Sporthochschule,
Germany
(Chairman of the organizing committee)

Dr. Michael Brach, University of Bonn, Germany
(Conference Manager)

CONFERENCE SCOPE
The Xth EGREPA Conference is oriented towards researchers,
clinicians, practitioners, trainers,
healthcare-professionals, service-providers, family and
professional geriatric caregivers, decision makers in the
private and public sectors in the field of physical
activity, sports and aging for older adults. According to
the different target groups four program columns will be
arranged (participants are welcome to switch between
columns):

Science & research
Programmes & promotion
Training for trainers
Practical exercise for everybody

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"Longevity Science" Blog update

2006-07-20T08:14:42Z

Greetings,

This is an information update about our Discussion Blog on Longevity
Science:

http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/

This discussion blog is an interactive extension of our scientific and
educational website:

"Longevity Science: Unraveling the Secrets of Human Longevity"
http://longevity-science.org/

The Blog contains 13 postings so far, open for comments (see below)

Any comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Kind regards,

-- Leonid Gavrilov, Ph.D.
Website: http://longevity-science.org/
Blog: http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/
===================================

Here is the list of recent postings at "Longevity Science" Blog
arranged in reversed chronological order (most recent postings go
first):

Handbook of the Biology of Aging
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/07/handbook-of-biology-of-aging.html
Lectures on Aging and Longevity, July 15, Chicago
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/06/lectures-on-aging-and-longevity-july.html
Washington Post Coverage of Longevity Study
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/06/washington-post-coverage-of-longevity.html
New Handbook of Models for Human Aging
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/06/new-handbook-of-models-for-human-aging.html
Younger Moms' Kids Get Longevity Edge
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/04/younger-moms-kids-get-longevity-edge.html
"Living to 100 and Beyond" International Symposium
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/04/living-to-100-and-beyond-international.html
54 Scientists' Open Letter on Aging Research
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/04/54-scientists-open-letter-on-aging.html
Childhood Conditions and Exceptional Longevity
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/03/childhood-conditions-and-exceptional.html
Longevity Lecture in Chicago
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/03/longevity-lecture-in-chicago.html
Yulia Kushnareva
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/02/yulia-kushnareva.html
New Media Coverage of Longevity Science
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/02/new-media-coverage-of-longevity.html
Aging & Longevity Lecture at Columbia University
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/02/aging-longevity-lecture-at-columbia_07.html
New Scientific Blog: Longevity Science
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/02/new-scientific-blog-longevity-science.html

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mitochondrial DNA therapy for aging

2006-07-15T09:49:47Z

Treon Verdery,

I have scanned a few of your postings from '93:

http://www.bio.net/bionet/mm/ageing/1993-October/000464.html

on and wonder if you know of any progress that's been made in
implementing gene therapies for either mitochondrial disease, and/or
aging.

I have read and corresponded with a few people and so far,
the difficulty still seems to be in figuring out a robust process for
introducing changes into the mitochondria - some are chemical
and direct, some try to mimic normal processes and one tries to
send tailored mtDNA to the nucleus with some kind of tag that
causes it to migrate to the mitochondria within the cell mechanism.

I don't understand these things, but my sense is that any real hope
my nephew, and others with MELAS and other such diseases really only
have a chance with gene therapy, as opposed to the current medicinal
assistance (This motivates my intrusions on folks like you who have
posted on the matter).

I appreciate any guidance you may provide.

Thanks,
-Steve Beuttel-

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Questions About Baldness-- FAQ

2006-07-12T10:10:08Z

I am a student who is doing some research on biocompatible protein polymers
and baldness in men and women. So far no one has been able to answer my
research question. As you know, biocompatible polymer protein synthesis is an
expanding field, and I was now wondering if it could possibly help baldness
in men and women. If a poly-hair, made of these polymers, could be
implanted under the scalps skin, where tissue would grow to it, anchoring it like
real hair, would there be a rejection factor to contend with? Biocompatible
polymers are used in operations and for years women have received breast
implants, now the bio-chip uses polymers to anchor it under the skin, so it doesn't
move about! Once anchored the hair would remain for life. The problem with
present day hair transplantation is usually the donor area is not sufficient
to cover the top of the head to a desired thickness. This could possible
solve that problem! I have asked some poly tech firms on line, some nurses and
doctors on line, with no luck, or they admitted they didn't know the answer!

thanks for your time
Dennis Berube
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The Longevity Attitude Survey

2006-07-05T13:10:30Z

Ran across information about a study on attitudes toward longevity. Have
you done that study yet?

Cory Reiss
The New York Times Regional Newspaper Group
202-862-0382

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Longevity Magazine

2006-06-29T02:58:15Z

Hi Susan,
Just saw your message on google.
Yes, Longevity magazine is still in existence. It's published in
Johannesburg, South Africa by Johnnic Communications. The magazine has
recently celebrated it's 13th birthday here.
Kind regards
Sonya Naude
Editor, Longevity magazine, South Africa
37 Bath Ave
Rosebank
Johannesburg
email:naudes@...
tel: 27 11 280 5418/35
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Last chance for early birds: "Physical Activity And Successful Aging"

2006-05-30T03:42:28Z

>
>>[Apologies for crossposting]
>>
>> "Physical Activity And Successful Aging"
>> European Group for Research into Elderly and
>> Physical Activity (EGREPA)
>> Xth International Conference
>> September 14-16, 2006
>> Cologne, Germany
>> Deutsche Sporthochschule (German Sport University)
>>
>> LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRDS
>> # Early bird rate: 170 EUR (before May 31st, 2006)
>>
>> # Go to http://www.egrepa.org => conference =>
>> registration
>>
>> # What about joining EGREPA? Pay 40 EUR, save 34 EUR
>> (20 %)
>> conference fee and receive the European Review on
>> Aging
>> and Physical Activity, our new Springer journal.
>>
>>
>>
>> We are looking forward to meet you in Cologne!
>>
>> Prof. Dr. Michael Sagiv, Zinman College, Wingate
>> Institute, Israel
>> (President of EGREPA )
>>
>> Prof. Dr. Heinz Mechling, Deutsche Sporthochschule,
>> Germany
>> (Chairman of the organizing committee, Board member
>> of
>> EGREPA)
>>
>> Dr. Michael Brach, University of Bonn, Germany
>> (Conference Manager)
>>
>>
>> CONFERENCE SCOPE
>> The Xth EGREPA Conference is oriented towards
>> researchers,
>> clinicians, practitioners, trainers,
>> healthcare-professionals, service-providers, family
>> and
>> professional geriatric caregivers, decision makers
>> in the
>> private and public sectors in the field of physical
>> activity, sports and aging for older adults.
>> According to
>> the different target groups four program columns
>> will be
>> arranged (participants are welcome to switch between
>>
>> columns):
>>
>> Science & research
>> Programmes & promotion
>> Training for trainers
>> Practical exercise for everybody
>>

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Deposit and request plasmids for Ageing research through Addgene

2006-05-15T13:24:51Z

Dear Ageing researchers,

Addgene is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the
sharing of plasmid constructs described in published literature.
Scientists deposit plasmids at Addgene, and Addgene takes care of
archiving data and samples and answering requests for plasmids from
scientists world-wide. Addgene provides request summaries to the
depositing scientists. Addgene will also work with the depositing
institution's technology transfer office.

Addgene invites the ageing research community to use Addgene to share
the plasmids they need for their experiments. We have several
deposits of Sir2 plasmids and would like to expand our collection of
ageing research related plasmids. Please visit www.addgene.org for
more detail.

Sincerely,

The Addgene Team
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"Longevity Science" Blog update

2006-04-17T20:41:34Z

Greetings,

This is an information update about our Discussion Blog on Longevity
Science:

http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/

This discussion blog is an interactive extension of our scientific and
educational website:

"Longevity Science: Unraveling the Secrets of Human Longevity"
http://longevity-science.org/

The Blog contains 9 postings so far, open for comments (see below)

Any comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Kind regards,

-- Leonid Gavrilov, Ph.D.
Website: http://longevity-science.org/
Blog: http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/
===================================

Here is the list of recent postings at "Longevity Science" Blog
arranged in reversed chronological order (most recent postings go
first)

Younger Moms' Kids Get Longevity Edge
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/04/younger-moms-kids-get-longevity-edge.html

"Living to 100 and Beyond" International Symposium
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/04/living-to-100-and-beyond-international.html

54 Scientists' Open Letter on Aging Research
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/04/54-scientists-open-letter-on-aging.html

Childhood Conditions and Exceptional Longevity
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/03/childhood-conditions-and-exceptional.html

Longevity Lecture in Chicago
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/03/longevity-lecture-in-chicago.html

Yulia Kushnareva
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/02/yulia-kushnareva.html

New Media Coverage of Longevity Science
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/02/new-media-coverage-of-longevity.html

Aging & Longevity Lecture at Columbia University
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/02/aging-longevity-lecture-at-columbia_07.html

New Scientific Blog: Longevity Science
http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2006/02/new-scientific-blog-longevity-science.html

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Early bird (I) registration expires: Physical activity and successful Aging (PASA 2006)

2006-04-13T15:14:03Z

[Apologies for crossposting]

"Physical Activity And Successful Aging"
European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical
Activity (EGREPA)
Xth International Conference
September 14-16, 2006
Cologne, Germany
Deutsche Sporthochschule (German Sport University)

GOOD NEWS

# 150 abstract submissions

# Authors from 25 different countries (8 outside Europe)

# Early bird (I) registration is still possible until
Saturday! Go for a 30 % discount:
http://www.egrepa.org/conference2006-registration.php

# What about joining EGREPA? Pay 40 EUR, save 20 %
conference fee and receive the European Review on Aging
and Physical Activity, our new Springer journal.

TIMELINE

April 15th, 2006 Early bird registration I
April 30th, 2006 Notification of presentation acceptance
May 31th , 2006 Early bird registration II

WEBSITE UPDATE
Please find all details on our Website
http://www.egrepa.org.

CONFERENCE SCOPE
The Xth EGREPA Conference is oriented towards researchers,
clinicians, practitioners, trainers,
healthcare-professionals, service-providers, family and
professional geriatric caregivers, decision makers in the
private and public sectors in the field of physical
activity, sports and aging for older adults.
According to the different target groups four program
columns will be arranged (participants are welcome to
switch
between columns):

Science & research
Programmes & promotion
Training for trainers
Practical exercise for everybody

Kind regards,

Michael Brach
conference manager

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telomerase activity & IGF-1

2006-04-13T08:03:18Z

Message

KINDLY SEND ME COPIES OF YOUR RESEARCH WORK RELATING TO TELOMERASE ACTVITY & IGF-1 (production?) IN

HUMANS.

SINCERELY,

Elias J ZIMBA , (Thursday, 13 April 06, 16:00 Hours)

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54 Scientists' Open Letter on Aging Research

2006-04-06T13:10:17Z

FYI:

------------------------

Scientists' Open Letter on Aging Research

To whom it may concern,

Aging has been slowed and healthy lifespan prolonged in many disparate
animal models (C. elegans, Drosophila, Ames dwarf mice, etc.). Thus,
assuming there are common fundamental mechanisms, it should also be
possible to slow aging in humans.

Greater knowledge about aging should bring better management of the
debilitating pathologies associated with aging, such as cancer,
cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, and Alzheimer's. Therapies
targeted at the fundamental mechanisms of aging will be instrumental in
counteracting these age-related pathologies.

Therefore, this letter is a call to action for greater funding and
research into both the underlying mechanisms of aging and methods for
its postponement. Such research may yield dividends far greater than
equal efforts to combat the age-related diseases themselves. As the
mechanisms of aging are increasingly understood, increasingly effective
interventions can be developed that will help prolong the healthy and
productive lifespans of a great many people.

Sincerely (54 Signatories),

Signatures From Leading Aging Researchers

Continued at:

http://cureaging.org/
and
http://ieet.org/index.php/IEET/more/scientistsantiaging/

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Physical Activity And Successful Aging (PASA 2006): Register today!

2006-03-22T09:45:02Z

[Apologies for crossposting]

"Physical Activity And Successful Aging"
European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical
Activity (EGREPA)
Xth International Conference
September 14-16, 2006
Cologne, Germany
Deutsche Sporthochschule (German Sport University)

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW
# Early bird rate: 140 EUR (before April 15th)

# Go to http://www.egrepa.org => conference =>
registration

# What about joining EGREPA? Pay 40 EUR, save 20 %
conference fee and receive the European Review on Aging
and Physical Activity, our new Springer journal.

# Abstract submission is still open until March 31st, 2006

We are looking forward to meet you in Cologne!

Prof. Dr. Michael Sagiv, Zinman College, Wingate
Institute, Israel
(President of EGREPA )

Prof. Dr. Heinz Mechling, Deutsche Sporthochschule,
Germany
(Chairman of the organizing committee, Board member of
EGREPA)

Dr. Michael Brach, University of Bonn, Germany
(Conference Manager)

TIMELINE

March 31st, 2006: Deadline for presentation submissions
April 15th, 2006: Early bird registration I
April 30th, 2006: Notification of acceptance
May 31th , 2006: Early bird registration II

CONFERENCE SCOPE
The Xth EGREPA Conference is oriented towards researchers,
clinicians, practitioners, trainers,
healthcare-professionals, service-providers, family and
professional geriatric caregivers, decision makers in the
private and public sectors in the field of physical
activity, sports and aging for older adults. According to
the different target groups four program columns will be
arranged (participants are welcome to switch between
columns):

Science & research
Programmes & promotion
Training for trainers
Practical exercise for everybody

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Physical Activity And Successful Aging (PASA 2006): Deadline extension + early bird rates

2006-03-15T09:53:44Z

[Sorry for crossposting]

"Physical Activity And Successful Aging"
European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical
Activity (EGREPA)
Xth International Conference
September 14-16, 2006
Cologne, Germany
Deutsche Sporthochschule (German Sport University)

CONFERENCE SCOPE
The Xth EGREPA Conference is oriented towards researchers,
clinicians, practitioners, trainers,
healthcare-professionals, service-providers, family and
professional geriatric caregivers, decision makers in the
private and public sectors in the field of physical
activity, sports and aging for older adults. According to
the different target groups four program columns will be
arranged (participants are welcome to switch between
columns):

Science & research
Programmes & promotion
Training for trainers
Practical exercise for everybody

GOOD NEWS

# Authors from 19 different countries (8 outside Europe)
already have submitted an abstract.

# Join them! We have extended the deadline for abstract
submission to March 31st, 2006.

# Registration will start next week. There will be a
special
early bird rate: 140 EUR (before April 15th)

# What about joining EGREPA? Pay 40 EUR, save 20 %
conference fee and receive the European Review on Aging
and Physical Activity, our new Springer journal.

# Our conference flyer is updated. See attached file or it
from our website at http://www.egrepa.org

We are looking forward to meet you in Cologne!

Prof. Dr. Michael Sagiv, Zinman College, Wingate
Institute, Israel
(President of EGREPA )

Prof. Dr. Heinz Mechling, Deutsche Sporthochschule,
Germany
(Chairman of the organizing committee, Board member of
EGREPA)

Dr. Michael Brach, University of Bonn, Germany
(Conference Manager)

NEW TIMELINE

March 31st, 2006: Deadline for presentation submissions
April 30th, 2006: Notification of acceptance
(presentations)
April 15th, 2006: Early bird registration I
May 31th , 2006: Early bird registration II

WEBSITE UPDATE
Please find all details on our Website
http://www.egrepa.org.
Registration will start on Monday, March 20th, 2006.

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Young Mother and Longevity?

2006-03-12T20:23:57Z

Greetings,

Recently we have come across a puzzling observation that being
conceived to particularly young mother (age below 25 years) increases
the chances to survive to 100 (odds ratio is close to 2.0).

Any ideas why is that?

Surprisingly there is no much difference between the 25-year and
45-year mothers in this respect. So this is not a deterioration in
later life, but rather a kind of the early-life "credit", which is
rapidly exhausting and then the age effects become negligible.

Is it possible that the best most vigorous eggs are used first, very
early in life?

Any other ideas?

Thanks!

Leonid
Website: http://longevity-science.org/
Blog: http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/

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Article - - Older men are happier with their sex lives.

2006-02-23T12:38:41Z

There is a most interesting article over on http://LiveToBe100.org
that says "Men in their 50s have more satisfying sex lives than men in
their 30s". It at the top of the page in the middle column.

See, I told you young guys it gets better but you didn't believe me.

Bill
http://MarklinBuyer.com

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