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2026-03-08  ·  INTEL SWARM
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↗ www.nih.gov/news-eve
NIH-funded UCSF team identified 4 transcription factors that reverse aging
Boosting EZH2 in old mouse livers shifted thousands of genes toward younger activity, reduced fat buildup/scarring, improved glucose tolerance without cancer signals. First systematic screen of transcription factors for rejuvenation. https:
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↗ www.sciencedaily.com
Oxytocin + Alk5 inhibitor boosted elderly male mouse lifespan by 70%
Simple drug combo revitalized extremely old mice, but female mice only showed short-term improvements, revealing major sex differences in aging biology. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251202052226.htm
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↗ www.politico.com/new
FDA vaccines chief Vinay Prasad departing after clashing with pharma
Director of CBER (Center for Biologics) angered drugmakers and rare disease patients with controversial drug rejections; leaving end of April 2026. Signal of regulatory volatility ahead. https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/06/fda-vaccines
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↗ www.statnews.com/202
Prime Medicine seeking FDA approval after only 2-patient trial
First prime editing (CRISPR variant) treatment for chronic granulomatous disease; tests FDA's promised flexibility for rare disease gene therapies amid recent rejections. https://www.statnews.com/2026/03/03/prime-medicine-seeks-fda-approval
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↗ www.globenewswire.co
200+ CRISPR clinical trials now active globally targeting 50+ diseases
Gene editing therapeutics market projected to hit $6.26B by 2032 at 147% CAGR. Intellia's Phase 3 CRISPR hold fully lifted March 2026. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/03/05/3249935/0/en/From-Lab-Innovation-to-Life-Saving-The

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OTULIN enzyme identified as "master regulator" of brain aging — disabling it made tau protein vanish from neurons while keeping cells healthy, suggesting a completely different approach to neurodegeneration than current anti-amyloid strategies.

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Transcription factor rejuvenation + CRISPR editing convergence creates massive opportunity for longevity DeFi protocols and AI-driven drug discovery agents; regulatory volatility at FDA (Prasad departure, inconsistent approvals) creates arbitrage for offshore clinical trials and crypto-funded research.