Masters of Longevity - The Pulse

Startupticker.ch22 Oct 2026
AIFIF backs Four Promising Projects Emerging from Geneva’s Academic Institutions (Startupticker.ch)

Juturna Bio receives CHF 50,000 grant for brain-aging research

FIF granted Juturna Bio CHF 50,000 to support epigenetic reprogramming proof‑of‑concept in ageing brain cells.

Key takeaways
  • Juturna Bio is developing epigenetic approaches for ageing brain cells.
  • The grant supports early research, not a proven clinical treatment.
  • Alzheimer's disease was named as the project's initial target.
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HealthSpan Festival 2027 (Valencia, Spain)

HealthSpan Festival 2027

6. OCT 2027 - 7. OCT 2027 - Valencia, SpainFestival

Application-reviewed healthspan festival in Valencia on longevity science, prevention, healthcare delivery and the economics of ageing.

Longevity Docs News22 Oct 2026
Fusion startup Marathon pitches itself as an actinium-225 supplier for radiopharma (Longevity Docs News)

Fusion startup Marathon pitches itself as an actinium-225 supplier for radiopharma

Marathon Fusion proposes producing actinium-225 for cancer therapies using a planned reactor. Its yield claims rely on models.

Key takeaways
  • Yield claims are based on models, not an operating reactor.
  • Isotope shortages have constrained access to targeted cancer therapies.
  • Drug-grade production still has chemistry, purity and regulatory hurdles.
Neuroscience News21 Oct 2026
Cancer Drug Halts Fragile Brain Bleeds (Neuroscience News)

Cancer Drug Halts Fragile Brain Bleeds

Dabrafenib reduced brain vascular lesions and leakage in cell and mouse models of cerebral cavernous malformation.

Key takeaways
  • Benefit in human patients remains unproven by these preclinical findings.
  • Dabrafenib reduced lesion size and number in mouse models.
  • The drug restored cell junctions and reduced vessel leakage.
NewLimit21 Oct 2026
2026 Summer (NewLimit)

2026 Summer

NewLimit reported expanded RNA manufacturing and preparations for nonclinical safety testing, ahead of potential human trials.

Key takeaways
  • The company reports expanding LNP-RNA manufacturing by over 314-fold.
  • Safety testing is planned before any potential human trials.
  • Therapeutic safety and efficacy remain unproven by manufacturing progress.