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AEGIS tool helps scientists study evolution of aging and lifespan

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Apr 2026

AEGIS tool helps scientists study evolution of aging and lifespan

Why do some species live for only weeks while others survive for centuries? Researchers at the Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena have developed AEGIS, a freely available software tool that enables scientists to simulate evolution on a standard computer and investigate how lifespan and aging evolve under different ecological pressures and genetic constraints.

Vitamin D levels in midlife tied to lower dementia risk marker

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Apr 2026

Vitamin D levels in midlife tied to lower dementia risk marker

Having higher levels of vitamin D in the blood in middle age is associated with lower levels of tau protein in the brain, which is a sign of dementia, years later, according to a study published April 1, 2026, in Neurology Open Access, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

MERCURY trials

Clinical trials are very important as it allow us to evaluate the effectiveness of new drugs, new devices, preventative strategies or treatment strategies. It also enables us to discover better ways for patients' care.
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Cancer

Our mission remains constant as we endeavor to deliver novel medicines to patients with cancer, treating solid tumors with high unmet medical needs in well-defined patient populations that are currently not well supported.
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Strong experience in academic research and technology transfer makes us understand your goals and motivations as a technology originator.
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