Variants of a gene thought to be linked to longevity appear to influence aging into the 90s, but do not appear to affect exceptional longevity, or aging over 100, a new study has found. The findings have been published in the Journals of Gerontology: Biological Sciences.
New findings suggest a genetic influence on aging into the 90s but not beyond Read More »
From the moment we are born, we all begin ageing. Each of us lives through different life events, we make choices, we face the consequences of policies and systems and intersecting forms of discrimination which influence our lives. As we grow older, the impact on us of these different experiences accumulates.
Helpage animation: What is the lifecourse approach to ageing? Read More »
Sensome, formerly Instent, a company developing a micro-sensor technology for smart medical devices out of France’s Ecole polytechnique, announced today that it has completed its €4.7m seed round to bring its first product to clinical trials. Venture capital firm Kurma Diagnostics led a syndicate with the new Paris-Saclay Seed Fund – co-managed by Partech Ventures
Sensome raises €4.7m to bring the world’s first connected stroke guidewire to patients Read More »
SilverNight/French SilverEco Awards, the annual event of Silver economy will take place on March 29th at the Grand Rex in Paris, the largest cinema in Europe.
Save the date: SilverNight/French SilverEco Awards: 29th March 2018 Read More »
A stroke (or cerebrovascular accident – CVA) is caused by the interruption of the blood supply to the brain, usually because a blood vessel bursts or is blocked by a clot. This cuts off the supply of oxygen and nutrients, causing damage to the brain tissue. What can induce a stroke? What are the symptoms and
