What is the Longevity Research Library?

The Longevity China Research Library curates recent peer-reviewed studies on longevity, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and supplements. Each study is rated by evidence strength: Strong, Moderate, or Preliminary.

How are evidence levels determined?

Evidence levels are based on study type (meta-analysis, RCT, cohort study), sample size, journal impact factor, and reproducibility of findings.

Research Digest

Research Library

Peer-reviewed papers from top journals, summarized and graded by evidence strength. Updated Mon, Wed & Fri.

Evidence

5/118

Topic

May 24–30, 2026

1 study

aging biomarkers

Scientists Find Universal Aging Signatures Across Mice, Monkeys, and Humans

Researchers pulled together over 11,000 gene activity samples from four mammal species to find what aging actually looks like at the…

Nature·Strong·May 27, 2026

May 10–16, 2026

1 study

sarcopenia

Losing Your Sense Of Smell May Signal Faster Muscle Decline With Age

In adults aged 71 to 82, those who had lost their sense of smell lost grip strength faster over seven years.

The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences·Moderate·May 11, 2026

Mar 8–14, 2026

2 studies

frailty

Frailty Markers Predict 20-Year Death Risk in Older Chinese Adults

In about 4,000 older Hong Kong adults tracked for nearly two decades, frailty measures strongly predicted who would die and from what cause.

The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences·Strong·Mar 13, 2026

epigenetic aging

New Aging Clocks Built From Histone Marks Work Across Species

Researchers built 36 new biological aging clocks using histone modifications (chemical tags on the proteins that package DNA) instead of…

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·Preliminary·Mar 10, 2026

Mar 1–7, 2026

1 study

aging

Red Blood Cell Proteins Can Track Biological Aging and Predict Health a Decade Later

Researchers built a protein-based aging clock from the red blood cells of over 13,000 blood donors.

bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology·Preliminary·Mar 8, 2026

Disclaimer: Research summaries are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health routine.

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