What is epigenetic reprogramming and why does it matter?

Epigenetic reprogramming is a biological process that modifies how genes are expressed without altering the underlying DNA sequence, with the goal of restoring cells to a more youthful functional state. At its core, the concept is simple but far-reaching: ageing is not only driven by genetic mutations, but by accumulated changes in how genes are…

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ByJon Lipsey

BUSINESS Vanguard

The Enhanced Games Are Here. Sport Will Never Be the Same.

Five and a half weeks out from the inaugural Enhanced Games, world records are already being broken. Earlier this month Chilean weightlifter Arley Méndez Pérez snatched 182kg in training at 88kg bodyweight, 5kg heavier than the current official world record. That follows Greek Olympic swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev, who last year eclipsed the standing 50m freestyle…

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BUSINESS

Marriott partners with Lefay to launch a dedicated wellness brand

Marriott International has entered a joint venture with Italian wellness brand Lefay, bringing the company into its global portfolio as its first brand dedicated exclusively to luxury wellness. The deal combines Lefay’s existing brand, intellectual property, and operating model with Marriott’s global scale, development infrastructure, and loyalty ecosystem. Lefay currently operates two resorts in Italy…

Function acquires Getlabs to expand at-home diagnostics

Function Health has acquired Getlabs, a mobile healthcare platform that dispatches licensed professionals to collect blood samples at a patient’s home, office, or other location. The integration introduces a new option for Function members: either visit one of more than 2,000 lab locations or schedule a home blood draw. The diagnostic process, lab panels, and…

The race to copy your brain before AI replaces you

Christian Larsen does not hedge when the conversation turns to AI. If a superintelligent AI “species” emerges, one that is faster, more capable and operating at a fundamentally different level of capacity, he believes the outcome is already decided. “There’s no question that they will have the upper hand,” he says. Not in ten years.…

April 2, 20260Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

What biological dentistry is and how it connects oral health to systemic disease

Biological dentistry is an approach to oral healthcare that views the teeth, gums, and jaw as part of an interconnected biological system, where dental materials, infections, and procedures can influence systemic health through immune, neurological, and inflammatory pathways. That definition captures a shift that is still under-recognised in mainstream care. Conventional dentistry has historically focused…

March 24, 20260Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH

The pill made from someone else’s microbiome

Gut health firm Viome has announced a partnership with Microsoft to build an AI infrastructure for the human microbiome - a move that could mark the next frontier in personalised health. At first glance, it sounds like a routine tech deal. In reality, it’s a major step toward programmable biology. Inside the partnership Viome’s goal…

February 6, 20260Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Obesity crisis

Metabolic ill health will cost the global economy trillions

McKinsey Health Institute recently released a 59-page report on global metabolic health — and the numbers are impossible to ignore. Around 900 million adults worldwide are obese, and more than 20 chronic diseases, from diabetes to dementia, are directly linked to obesity. The economic impact is equally severe: $2.76 trillion in GDP could be wiped…

February 1, 20260Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

Thymosin Alpha-1: Can This Peptide Fight Inflammation, Infection and Fatigue?

Thymosin Alpha-1 isn’t new. It’s not being whispered about in underground forums or passed around in black-labelled bottles. In fact, this peptide has been used in clinical settings for more than three decades — particularly in countries like China — as a treatment for chronic viral infections and immune dysfunction. But in recent years, it’s…

January 3, 20260Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

What is your metabolic age and how do you calculate it?

You're familiar with your chronological age, but there’s another measure that could be even more relevant when it comes to your health—your metabolic age. This lesser-known metric gives you an idea of how your body is aging on the inside, and it’s often a better indicator of overall health than the number of candles on…

December 13, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

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