Recent Articles

• Maternal COVID-19 Infection Increases Risks of Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight and Stillbirth

   Posted on January 13, 2022

  An ISB-led study examined the electronic health records of more than 18,000 people with SARS-CoV-2 tests during pregnancy, and found that those who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant were more likely to have poor birth outcomes including preterm birth, small for gestational age, low birth weight, and stillbirth.

• Nir Barzilai on Health Span, Life Span and the New Science of Longevity

   Posted on October 1, 2021

  Longevity and aging researcher Dr. Nir Barzilai participated in a fireside chat conversation with ISB Co-founder and Professor Dr. Lee Hood. The two renowned scientists talked about Barzilai’s study of 750 centenarians, how aging research has changed over the years, and what exciting developments are coming.

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  Can You Lose Weight? Ask Your Microbiome

   Posted on September 14, 2021

  The strongest associations with weight loss success or failure – independent of BMI – are found in the genetic capacity of the gut microbiome. These new findings open the door to diagnostic tests that can identify people likely to lose weight with healthy lifestyle changes and those who might need more drastic interventions.