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Multi-modality profiling identifies Neisseria flavescens as a central geroprotective oral commensal in humans

Source: Nature Aging • Published: 24 Sept 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Nature Aging.

The article previews research on the oral microbiome’s role in aging and an AI-driven approach to discover geroprotective microbes.

Multi-modality profiling identifies Neisseria flavescens as a central geroprotective oral commensal in humans
Key Takeaways
  • Aging is accompanied by progressive physiological decline, yet the microbiome determinants that modulate aging remain unclear.
  • Here, we identify Neisseria flavescens ( Nf ) as an oral commensal associated with decelerated aging in humans.
  • Using AURORA, a generative multi-modality framework, we developed multi-modality aging clocks, performed in silico screening for age-gap-reducing interventions and predicted Nf as a top hit.
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