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January 29, 2025
VitaDAO 2024 Highlights
VitaDAO's projects showed promising developments towards medicines that could slow or reverse aging by reprogramming aged cells, removing toxic aging cells, and treating other age-related condition

September 25, 2024
August 2024 Longevity Research Newsletter
Welcome back Vitalians. The VitaDAO team is taking Asia by storm. From Hong Kong to Singapore and Bangkok later in the year!

August 19, 2024
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
July 2024 Longevity Research Newsletter
Welcome back Vitalians, it’s been an eventful month in longevity and DeSci. Please join us in congratulating the TransFidelity team for passing the VitaDAO token holder vote. This proposal will allocate $50,000 to TransFidelity, a project focused on

August 12, 2024
VitaDAO Receives 21M BIO Tokens for Pioneering DeSci
VitaDAO has been awarded 21 million BIO tokens through Bio Protocol's bio/acc rewards program.

July 21, 2024
Longevity, Environmental Pollution, and Nrf2 Activation with Dr. Dushani Palliyaguru - The VitaDAO Aging Science Podcast
In this episode of the Aging Science Podcast by VitaDAO, we explore the connection between environmental pollution and longevity with Dr. Dushani Palliyaguru. Delve into the Nrf2 pathway, a critical mechanism for cellular defense, and...

July 19, 2024
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
June Longevity Research Newsletter
Welcome back, Vitalians! This month we’re celebrating VitaDAO’s 3rd birthday! It’s been an exciting journey, and we’re thrilled to share our progress and future plans with you. In the past three years, VitaDAO has evaluated over 200 projects, funded

June 24, 2024
Sarah Friday
VitaDAO Letter: Tokenization of the Artan Bio IP-NFT
Happy DeSci Summer, Vitalians! For those new here, VitaDAO is a global community working together to fund groundbreaking longevity research. As a $VITA token holder, you play a crucial role in ...

June 18, 2024
The Hidden Story of Rapamycin: Insights from Prof. Adam Salmon — The VitaDAO Aging Science Podcast
In this episode of The VitaDAO Aging Science Podcast, we uncover the secretive yet pivotal rapamycin study led by Prof. Adam Salmon. Prof. Salmon, a prominent figure in aging research, shares his insights

June 17, 2024
May Longevity Research Newsletter
Welcome back, Vitalians! Please join us in congratulating the ARTAN team for raising $300k in VitaDAO’s 2nd IPT launch! We look forward to bringing you more updates on this exciting project as the team works towards developing therapeutic candidates

May 27, 2024
Rapamycin, Caloric Restriction, and Inflammaging with Dr. Arlan Richardson - The VitaDAO Aging Science Podcast

May 14, 2024
Sarah Friday
VitaDAO Letter: From Dubai to London
Hey there, Vitalians! Welcome to the monthly VitaDAO Newsletter, a recap of all that's happened and is happening within the VitaDAO community.

May 14, 2024
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
April Longevity Research Newsletter
Welcome back Vitalians and please join us in congratulating The Fission Pharma team for passing the Snapshot vote to receive VitaDAO funding!

April 17, 2024
Maria Marinova, Rhys Anderson
March 2024 Longevity Research Newsletter
An article on VitaDAO has been published in Nature Biotechnology! It is a case study on the potential of DAOs for funding and collaborative development in the life sciences. In this article, the authors explore VitaDAO...

April 7, 2024
Entropy and Epigenetics in Aging Science with Peter Fedichev and Jan Gruber - The VitaDAO Aging Science Podcast
In the current episode of The VitaDAO Aging Science Podcast, we explore the fascinating intersection of entropy, epigenetics, and aging with our esteemed guests, Peter Fedichev, founder of Gero, and Prof. Jan Gruber

March 10, 2024
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
February Longevity Research Newsletter
Hi Vitalians, greetings from Vitalia. You might have heard about the city of life in Roatan, Honduras.

March 4, 2024
Stake $VITA in Exchange for Health Products and Services 🤩
We're introducing a revolutionary feature soon for $VITA token holders: the ability to stake $VITA your tokens in exchange for premier health products and services aimed at enhancing your longevity.

February 22, 2024
Morgan J. Weaver
A Beginner’s Guide to Vitalia
The curious technophile ventures forth across the small and wondrous meatspace of a pop-up city-within-a-charter-city in Roatan, Honduras, chronicling the emergence of an experimental biotech startup hub, crypto-augmented Special Economic Zone

February 15, 2024
Challenging Mouse Models in Aging Science with Dr. Dan Ehninger - The VitaDAO Aging Science Podcast
In the upcoming episode of The Science of Aging Podcast, we dive deep into the critical questions surrounding mouse models in aging research with our special guest, Dr. Dan Ehninger...

February 6, 2024
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
January Longevity Research Newsletter
Welcome back Vitalians. I’m sure that most of you would have by now heard the sad news that renowned Professor Judith Campisi has passed away. In place of our usual interview, this month ...

February 5, 2024
Mitochondria and Aging with Prof. Rudolf Wiesner - VitaDAO Aging Science Podcast
In this podcast with Prof. Rudolf Wiesner we talked about the lack of long-term positions at German universities, mitochondria derived vesicles, mitochondrial mutation rates...

January 30, 2024
Sarah Friday
VitaDAO Letter: 2023 in Review
What an extraordinary year it has been! Since June 23rd, 2021, the day VitaDAO's Gnosis Auction funded our Treasury, VitaDAO has been funding longevity research and fostering a community of passionate researchers, enthusiasts & professionals.

January 16, 2024
Exploring DNA Repair for Longevity with Prof. Björn Schumacher - The VitaDAO Aging Science Podcast

January 11, 2024
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
December Longevity Research Newsletter
Welcome to 2024, Vitalians! We hope your holiday season was wonderful, and that you're returning recharged and ready for another year of exciting developments in longevity science!
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November 26, 2023
Beyond Mice Models: Exploring Human Aging Genetics with Dr. Joris Deelen on The VitaDAO Aging Science Podcast
Limitations of mice as model organism have been a recurring theme of the last few episodes. Nothing highlights this better than the human genetic data, since it often seems to disagree with the mouse data.

November 20, 2023
VitaDAO Letter: Introducing The Members Portal
Just when you thought being a $VITA holder couldn't get any better, VitaDAO launched VitaDAO.Global.

November 7, 2023
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
October Longevity Research Newsletter
Welcome back Vitalians and please join us in congratulating the Oisín Biotechnologies team for passing the VitaDAO token holder vote with 86.47% voting in favour! This proposal was an assessment of a multi-asset longevity biotech...

November 3, 2023
Introducing the VitaDAO Members Portal
VitaDAO is partnering with leading companies to offer substantial discounts on their products and services, exclusively for our members.

November 1, 2023
Maria Marinova
Shining a Light on Optogenetics: An Innovative Approach to Combat Aging
In the intricate ballet of cellular activity, mitochondria often play a leading role. These double-membraned organelles are frequently referred to as the "powerhouses" of the cell, converting nutrients into energy that...

October 15, 2023
Sarah Friday
VitaDAO Letter: The First DAO with a Biotech Spinoff
Despite the bear market, the VitaDAO community continues to push the boundaries of decentralized science (DeSci). This month has been particularly exciting, with developments such as the funding of ExcepGEN and the launch of MatrixBio.

October 10, 2023
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
September Longevity Research Newsletter
Welcome back Vitalians, it’s a big week for VitaDAO as we’ve just become the first DAO to kickstart a biotech company, MatrixBio. MatrixBio explores hyaluronic acid-based compounds, aiming to pioneer in cancer and aging treatments...

October 9, 2023
Announcing the first spinout company funded by VitaDAO
VitaDAO, the global online community driving early-stage longevity research through innovative funding collaborations announced today the launch of its very first biotech company, Matrix Biosciences. This significant milestone comes from a community

October 2, 2023
Rakhan Aimbetov & Maria Marinova
Sugar Byproducts and How They May Influence Aging
Imagine a bustling factory, working tirelessly day and night, crafting intricate items with utmost precision. This isn't a scene from a high-tech industrial park; it's happening right now inside your body.

September 26, 2023
$VITA Goes Optimism
Tired of Ethereum's sky-high fees? 💤 We've got good news! Become a VitaDAO member on Optimism and enjoy lower gas fees.

September 8, 2023
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
August Longevity Research Newsletter
Welcome back Vitalians and please join us in congratulating the Cyclarity Therapeutics (CTx) team for passing the VitaDAO token holder vote! This proposal was an assessment of an early-stage biotechnology company...

September 6, 2023
Sarah Friday
VitaDAO Letter: Falling DAOn the Longevity Rabbit Hole🍁
Hello Vitalians! While the seasons might be changing, VitaDAO’s unwavering commitment to extending healthy lifespan remains constant! This month, VitaDAO members traveled across the globe to attend conferences, spoke with field leaders through...

September 5, 2023
Vision's Aging Secrets: Eye Diseases & Breakthroughs with Prof. Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk on The VitaDAO Aging Science Podcast
In this episode of The VitaDAO Aging Science Podcast, we delve into the world of age-related eye diseases with Prof. Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk, a renowned expert in vision and aging. We explore fundamental aging mechanisms, challenges in research...
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September 4, 2023
Carlos Galicia & Maria Marinova
The Key to Longevity Could Be Hidden in Embryos
Scientists are forever searching for ways to rejuvenate aged cells and organisms back to a more youthful and healthier state - from stem cell therapies to telomere lengthening, or even the Frankenstein-esque heterochronic parabiosis experiments...

August 23, 2023
Decoding Longevity: DNA Mutations, Mole Rats, and Cancer Prevention with Prof. Vera Gorbunova on The Aging Science Podcast by VitaDAO
In the 7th episode of the Aging Science podcast we talked with Prof. Vera Gorbunova about her most recent work, covering a wide array of topics from genome stability, naked mole rats, the role of hyaluronan in cancer prevention..

August 10, 2023
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
July Longevity Research Newsletter
Welcome back Vitalians! Stop the press - the Impetus Longevity grants are back!
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July 21, 2023
Transcending Boundaries: Exploring Cryonics, Drug Repurposing, and the Future of Aging Research with Prof. Joao Pedro De Magalhaes on The Aging Science Podcast by VitaDAO
We talked with Prof. Joao Pedro De Magalhaes about about cryonics, transhumanism, the need for a “Sputnik moment” in longevity research, fish oil and rilmenidine for longevity, inflammaging, and cellular reprogramming.

July 10, 2023
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
June Longevity Research Newsletter
Welcome to this month's newsletter, where we delve into the philosophical dichotomy at the heart of longevity research.

July 6, 2023
Feeding the Clock: Deciphering the Intricacies of Fasting, Caloric Restriction, and Circadian Rhythms with Dr. Heidi Pak on The Aging Science Podcast by VitaDAO
In this podcast with Dr. Heidi Pak we primarily talked about the difference between fasting and time-restricted feeding, how and why it works and also the efficacy of caloric restriction (CR) in different mouse strains and species.

June 30, 2023
VITA-FAST — Revolutionizing Governance in Longevity Research
This marks the first-ever opportunity for token holders to directly influence longevity research, setting a new precedent in the field of decentralized science (DeSci).

June 18, 2023
Sarah Friday
VitaDAO Letter: Zuzalu & Shaping the Future of Autophagy Research
Welcome back to the VitaDAO Newsletter, your monthly source of insights into the VitaDAO community. In just 20 months, we have successfully deployed over $4 million to fund 17 cutting-edge projects.
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June 12, 2023
Introducing VITA-FAST: Govern and Engage In Viktor Korolchuk Lab's Research as a VitaDAO Member
Imagine having a direct hand in the future of longevity research. Today, we're thrilled to introduce VitaDAO's innovative approach to scientific research funding...

June 9, 2023
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
May Longevity Research Newsletter
Introduction
Welcome to this month's edition of our newsletter, where we delve into the fascinating realm of gerontology - the scientific study of ageing - which has increasingly become a pivotal area of research, given the world's ageing population.

June 6, 2023
The Epigenetic Edge: Exploring Fitness, Aging, and Science with Prof. Nir Eynon during The Aging Science podcast by VitaDAO
In this episode of the Aging Science podcast we talked with Prof. Nir Eynon (@nir_eynon). We touched on many topics, including elite athletes, how COVID affected working culture (for the better), the benefits of tabatas, epigenetic and muscle clocks

May 16, 2023
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
April Longevity Research Newsletter
We are thrilled to celebrate our one-year anniversary of bringing you the latest research, insights, and developments in our field. Over the past year, we have covered a wide range of topics, from artificial intelligence and sustainability to genetic

May 9, 2023
Sarah Friday
VitaDAO Letter: Prizes and Research!
Inside this Newsletter, find: - Zuzalu: pop-up city community
- A recap of VitaDAO’s 3rd DeSci & Longevity Symposium
- Info on VitaDAO’s job openings
- Summary of VitaDAO’s recent proposals
- Meet DAO member: Laurence Ion

April 13, 2023
Unlocking Longevity: Autophagy, Mitochondria, and The Radical Pursuit of Life Extension during The Aging Science podcast by VitaDAO
I (@aging_scientist) had a marvelous conversation with Assoc. Prof. Viktor Korolchuk (@VIKorolchuk) about autophagy, mitochondria, senescence, the importance of modelling, and human desire for radical lifespan extension.

April 9, 2023
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
March Longevity Research Newsletter
Welcome back Vitalians! In recent years, autophagy has emerged as an important topic in the field of aging biology and is now considered a major Hallmark of Aging.

March 28, 2023
Sarah Friday
VitaDAO Letter: ’Tis the Season (Of Governance)
Early this year, VitaDAO announced a $4.1 million fundraising round, that included strategic members and longevity enthusiasts such as Pfizer Ventures, Shine Capital, L1 Digital, Beaker DAO, Balaji Srinivasan, and Joe Betts-LaCroix.

March 23, 2023
The Mouse Longevity Chronicles: Unraveling Aging with Dr. Richard Miller during The Aging Science podcast by VitaDAO
In this podcast, I (@aging_scientist) spoke with Dr. Rich Miller about the ins and outs of mouse aging.

March 10, 2023
Rhys Anderson & Maria Marinova
February Longevity Research Newsletter
Following our successful fundraise of $4.1 million (check out the Forbes article), a new wave of projects are in the pipeline to be funded. First up in 2023 is Brain Tissue Replacement Therapy with Jean Hebert

March 9, 2023
Exploring the Frontiers of Science: Breakthroughs, Funding Challenges, and Replication Crisis with Alaattin Kaya during The Aging Science podcast by VitaDAO

February 3, 2023
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
January Longevity Research Newsletter
The Longevity field is starting the year strongly with new updated Hallmarks of aging, exactly 10 years after the original paper was published. So time to update your introduction slides with the figure we will see in every presentation for the next

January 30, 2023
VitaDAO Closes $4.1m Fundraising Round With Pfizer And Shine Capital
2023 kicks off with strong support for longevity research and a huge step for decentralized science(DeSci)

January 17, 2023
Sarah Friday
VitaDAO Letter: Year in Review + Interview with VitaDAO Co-initiator, Tyler Golato
What a year it has been! 2022 was a year full of growth, science, and a whole lot of funded longevity research. In the 1.5 years since VitaDAO’s historic Genesis auction, VitaDAO has funded 15+ longevity projects and gathered 9000+ community members

December 20, 2022
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
December Longevity Research Newsletter
As the end of the year is fast approaching we wanted to look back and appreciate all the effort and hard work of the researchers in the VitaDAO community - from students, postdocs and fellows to principal investigators

November 29, 2022
Tim Peterson
Synthetic Vitality
Therapies that act synergistically are needed to significantly promote longevity

November 15, 2022
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
November Longevity Research Newsletter
A multitude of discoveries and inventions throughout history have been made by people who were initially trained in one domain, but were able to make a significant contribution to a different field due to their ability to look at a problem with a uni

November 14, 2022
Sarah Friday
VitaDAO Letter: New collab with Research Hub, Symposium Recap & more
Inside:
A Recap of VitaDAO’s 2nd “Crypto meets Longevity Symposium” VitaDAO Fellowship Update
New VitaSpotlight Series: Rapamycin as a Promising Aging Intervention How to contribute to VitaDAO and ResearchHub’s Community Driven Paper
Meet DAO Membe
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October 25, 2022
Adrian Molière & Tomás Schmauck-Medina
Rapamycin is the most promising aging intervention we currently have
It was in 1975 when scientists from Ayerst (now Pfizer) discovered a novel compound called rapamycin (also known as Sirolimus) in bacteria on Rapa Nui(Easter Island) in Chile. In 1999 rapamycin obtained FDA approval for the prevention of acute reject

October 13, 2022
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
October Longevity Research Newsletter
Some species in the animal kingdom live extraordinarily long lives. They seem to be somehow protected from all the damage that we would expect to accumulate in aged tissues. Many are very large, like bowhead whales, and there is an established correl

October 11, 2022
Sarah Friday
VitaDAO Letter: VitaDAO's first cell therapy funding: ApoptoSENS!
Happy DeSci Fall! Inside this month’s newsletter:
VitaDAO’s 5th IP-NFT Funding Ceremony A New Publication on Decentralized Technology Transfer
The Longevity Decentralized Review Explainer
Meet DAO Member: Estèfano Pinilla

September 9, 2022
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
Longevity Research Newsletter September 2022
Welcome back to our monthly newsletter! This month we are excited to bring you an interview with Dr. Marco Demaria who has made some significant contributions to our understanding of cellular senescence.

September 7, 2022
Sarah Friday
VitaDAO Newsletter Issue No 9 September 2022
Dear Vitalians, We are glad you are here! Inside this month’s newsletter:
Pfizer, L1 Digital and Shine Capital Contribution Proposals
Passed VitaDAO Proposals Meet DAO Member: Hamza Qureshi
Upcoming Events, including a 2nd VitaDAO Crypto meets Long

August 25, 2022
Maria Marinova
Set up MetaMask and receive your first VITA tokens
Set up MetaMask and receive your first VITA tokens

August 11, 2022
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
Longevity Research Newsletter August 2022
We can all agree that the age-associated decline in physiological functionality and increased risk of developing diseases is terrible, but what can we do to treat, slow down or even prevent it?

August 8, 2022
Sarah Friday
VitaDAO Newsletter Issue No 8 August 2022
Dear Vitalians, happy DeSci-Summer!
Inside this month’s newsletter:
Longevity Prize in collaboration with Foresight and Methuselah Foundation
Multichain Voting VitaDAO’s Fourth IP-NFT Ceremony
Upcoming Events

July 7, 2022
Sarah Friday
VitaDAO Newsletter Issue No 7 July 2022
June was a month of celebration for VitaDAO! This June, VitaDAO celebrated its first birthday, held a ceremony for the transfer of VitaDAO's third IP-NFT, and completed another Gitcoin Grant Round.

June 13, 2022
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
Longevity Research Newsletter June 2022
Welcome back to VitaDAO’s monthly longevity research newsletter — we hope you enjoyed our maiden issue!

June 6, 2022
Hiroaki Hamada & Satoshi Hirano
VitaDAOへようこそ
老化克服や寿命延長を目的とした医薬品開発を自律分散型組織(decentralized autonomous organization, DAO)によって主導するVitaDAOについて日本の読者の方々にご紹介します。Wikipediaによれば、DAO とは、「中央集権的なリーダーシップが介在しないメンバー保有のコミュニティであり、DAOの金融取引記録やプログラムルールがブロックチェーンによって管理されている」と定義されています。

June 6, 2022
Sarah Friday
VitaDAO Newsletter Issue No 6 June 2022
They say April showers bring May flowers. Instead of flowers, we hope we rose to the occasion with June’s newsletter to show how VitaDAO flourished this May.

May 17, 2022
Maria Marinova & Rhys Anderson
Longevity Research Newsletter May 2022
Welcome Vitalians to the inaugural issue of VitaDAO’s Monthly Longevity Research Newsletter!
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May 1, 2022
Sarah Friday & Hossam Zaki
VitaDAO Newsletter Issue No 5 May 2022
Hello Vitalians! April Fools might have started the month, but we promise this Newsletter is no joke! Many people in VitaDAO were able to attend ETHAmsterdam for one of the first ever DeSci days, featuring talks about all things DeSci

April 23, 2022
Tim Peterson
How Crypto Can Help Science & Medicine
By focusing anywhere but the US, DeSci can solve the hardest problems with science & medicine.

April 7, 2022
Sarah Friday & Hossam Zaki
VitaDAO Newsletter Issue No 4 April 2022
Hello Vitalians! Another month, another newsletter- and we couldn’t be more excited about it. Many of the core contributors to the DAO were able to meet up in sunny ☀️ Lisbon this month to organize, bond, and brainstorm in person.

March 3, 2022
Sarah Friday & Hossam Zaki
VitaDAO Newsletter Issue No 3 March 2022
We know we say it every month, but the VitaDAO community has been busy. We’ve been told to shorten these newsletters, but in all honesty, all that happened in VitaDAO this month makes that difficult!

February 11, 2022
Maria Marinova
The Science Behind NAD-Boosting & Anti-Aging
If you have been following the longevity field for even just a little a while, you have probably heard of NAD+… a lot. So what is NAD+, and why are people excited about it?

February 1, 2022
Sarah Friday & Hossam Zaki
VitaDAO Newsletter Issue No 2 Feb 2022
In this January edition of the VitaDAO Newsletter, you can learn about VitaDAO proposals that passed over the last month, get to know DAO rockstar Alex Dobrin, and more!

December 31, 2021
Sarah Friday & Hossam Zaki
VitaDAO Newsletter Issue No 1 Jan 2021
The VitaDAO community has been hard at work this year pioneering the future of longevity research and IP-NFTs. These past few weeks have been particularly exciting! In this December edition of the VitaDAO Newsletter you will find updates on what has

December 16, 2021
Savva Kerdemelidis
A New Financial Model for Repurposing Off-Patent Longevity Medicines
Under the current system, patent protection is critical for developing a new therapy.

June 23, 2021
How to acquire VITA on Uniswap
This article will guide you through the process of using Uniswap to obtain VITA, VitaDAO’s token. For more information on VitaDAO itself, see this blog post as well as further links at the bottom of this article.