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💊 “If exercise were a pill, it would be the best-selling drug in history.”
In this episode, we dive into a brand-new review published in the Journal of Applied Physiology (June 2025; PMID: 40244910 – open access), led by Glenn A. Gaesser and colleagues.

🔬 What you’ll learn:

• Why exercise and caloric restriction are the two strongest levers to extend our healthspan (not just lifespan).

• How health can be seen as a portfolio strategy – combining movement, nutrition, and even humor (yes, Monty Python’s “Silly Walks” included).

• The science-backed ROI: more years of independence, energy, and mental clarity.

At Biotech Social, we’re passionate about translating cutting-edge science into conversations that inspire action. With TechPod, we also leverage AI assistance to distill insights, making research more accessible and engaging.

👉 Tune in, reflect, and ask yourself: What’s in your personal health portfolio right now?

In this episode of the Biology Career Insights (BCI) Podcast, we welcome Professor Robert A. Harris, Professor of Immunotherapy in Neurological Diseases at the Karolinska Institutet and Academic Vice-President for Doctoral Education.Prof. Harris has made pioneering contributions to our understanding of chronic neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis, ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, and brain tumors. His work has advanced the fields of personalized cell therapy and immunomodulation, while his leadership has shaped doctoral education for over 2,000 PhD students at Karolinska.We dive deep into his remarkable career journey—from his early inspirations in science, through decades of impactful research, to his leadership roles at an international level. Prof. Harris also shares valuable advice for aspiring scientists, educators, and leaders in life sciences.🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Prof. Harris’s early career journey and academic rootsBreakthroughs in neuroimmunology and their real-world impactInsights into doctoral education and supervisionBalancing research, teaching, and leadership rolesAdvice for PhD students and postdocs on career development🎧 Subscribe & Follow the Biology Career Insights Podcast:🌐 Website: https://www.bcipodcast.eu📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcipodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq2gUUtDUvE

In this episode, we dive into a groundbreaking 2025 study from Emory University that shows psilocybin, the compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, reversed signs of aging and extended lifespan in mice by 30%. Even more mind-blowing? Human skin and lung cells lived over 50% longer in lab studies.Our AI-generated hosts, explore the science behind how psilocybin impacts oxidative stress, telomere length, DNA repair — and what it all means for human longevity and the future of anti-aging therapies.🔬 What you'll learn:How psychedelics may fight aging at the cellular levelThe science behind telomeres and lifespanWhy mice on psilocybin looked and aged betterWhat this could mean for humans and longevity medicineThe link between mental health, psychedelics, and healthy aging📚 Based on the 2025 study published in npj Aging:“Psilocybin treatment extends cellular lifespan and improves survival of aged mice”Authors: Louise Hecker, Ali John Zarrabi, et al.DOI: 10.1038/s41514-025-00244-x💬 Sound off in the comments: Would you consider psychedelic therapy for longevity?👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more AI-powered episodes on cutting-edge biotech, mental health, and aging.#Psilocybin #AntiAging #MagicMushrooms #Longevity #BiotechPodcast #HealthyAging #Psychedelics #AIpodcastTranscript