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Longevity biotech startup Gero demonstrates the power of quantum computing in drug design

A hybrid quantum-classical machine-learning model was used to generate novel chemical structures for potential drugs, suggesting unique compounds with biologically active properties. The system successfully proposed 2,331 novel molecules with high novelty, paving the way for a dramatic acceleration of drug discovery.

SourceGero·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 13, 2023

Aging and chronic diseases share genetic factors, study reveals

A study published in Communications Biology found that chronic conditions like cancer and diabetes share common underlying mechanisms with aging. The researchers analyzed genetic data from over 300,000 people and identified 12 genetic loci associated with healthy life expectancy.

SourceGero·JournalCommunications Biology·DateJan 30, 2019

Hacking the aging code: Big data to the rescue

Researchers use big data from medical studies and large biobanks to develop models predicting biological age, aging rate, and potential targets for future anti-aging therapies. The approach also led to the identification of wearable-based biomarkers of aging and frailty.

SourceGero·JournalFrontiers in Genetics·DateNov 27, 2018

Physics meets biology to defeat aging

A team of scientists has discovered that gene regulatory networks are inherently unstable, leading to aging and disease. Stabilizing these networks could lead to therapies against age-related diseases and increased lifespan.

SourceGero·JournalScientific Reports·DateAug 28, 2015