Science 101

Your source for information about NAD+, sirtuins, aging, and other important topics in science.

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What is NAD+ and Why Is it Important for Aging and Health?

You can’t live without the coenzyme NAD+, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. Here’s why it’s so important, how it was discovered, and how you can get more of it. Read More

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The Science of Sirtuins, “Guardians of the Genome”

Sirtuins help regulate your cellular health and play a role in aging. Here’s what you need to know about how they work, what they can do for your body, and why they rely on NAD+ to function. Read More

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How the Body Makes and Maintains NAD+

Your body acts like an efficient factory to keep the coenzyme NAD+ active throughout your life. Here’s how it works and how you can help the body make more NAD+. Read More

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Endpoints Magazine

Elysium’s science publication, featuring long-form journalism, interviews with eminent scientists, and explainers on big issues in science.

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Vera Gorbunova Discovered That One Molecule, Hyaluronan, Makes Naked Mole Rats Immune to Cancer

An interview with Dr. Vera Gorbunova, whose lab at the University of Rochester, NY, studies aging, DNA repair, and cancer. Read More

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Is Horvath's Clock the Smoking Gun of Biological Aging?

Biostatistician Steve Horvath can determine chronological age and predict mortality by measuring DNA methylation. Read More

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The Best Science Books to Read in 2018

From essays on neuroscience to an argument for reevaluating psychedelics, these are the best science books of summer 2018. Read More

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The Complete Guide to the Science of Circadian Rhythms

Two leading scientists explain how circadian rhythms work and offer advice on lifestyle changes to improve your health. Read More

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What Can Scientists Learn from Animals That Defy "Normal" Aging?

The naked mole rat and the bowhead whale live exceptionally long lives. Two leading biologists explain why, and what it means for humans. Read More

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Citizen Science: What It Means and How You Can Participate

Citizen science, or public participation in scientific research, now includes biology and medicine. Here’s how you can get involved. Read More

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Press Releases

Stay current on the latest Elysium news, including new scientific partners, product developments, and research updates.

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In the News

Read about Elysium in the media, including publications like Wired, Fast Company, and Good Housekeeping.

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The Science Behind Anti-Aging

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The Fountain of Youth?

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We’re Awarding Our First-Ever Innovation Emblem to Elysium Health

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Introducing Basis

Basis is clinically proven to increase NAD+ levels, which decline with age. NAD+ is required for energy creation, regulating circadian rhythms, and maintaining healthy DNA.

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