The Biohacker's Dictionary

Longevity Lingo

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Autophagy

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The body's way of cleaning out damaged cells and regenerating new ones; think of it as cellular spring cleaning.

Biometric Feedback

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The process of using your body's data—like heart rate, blood pressure, or sleep quality—to optimize health and performance, turning science …

mTOR

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A protein kinase that plays a central role in regulating cell growth and metabolism, often targeted in anti-aging therapies.

Senolytics

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A class of drugs or compounds that selectively eliminate senescent cells, which contribute to aging and age-related diseases.

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