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Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment Electrical pulses extend sea squirt lifespans, offering clues on aging

Brief electrical pulses trigger a molecular “reboot and rebound” in sea squirts, pointing toward new strategies to mitigate age-related decline, according to research backed in part by the Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience.
May 29 2026

Brain function

Brain aging

Circuits and systems
Knight Initiative news Slowing aging, predicting lifespan, and excitement for the future at the Knight Initiative spring symposium

The symposium showcased research ranging from rejuvenating the brain’s immune system to predicting cognitive health, and celebrated the next chapter of the Knight Initiative
May 26 2026
SF Chronicle New test could identify your body’s ‘weakest link’ as you age, Stanford research finds

Knight Initiative Director Tony Wyss-Coray and colleagues have found a way to measure organs' biological age
May 26 2026

Brain aging

Discovery science

Molecules and cells

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