Scientists are developing smart red blood cells that could improve oxygen delivery
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 31-Aug-2026The technology is experimental but could eventually have wider health uses
Augmentation
Staying healthy long enough for radical life extension to become a reality is like to involve body augmentation as drugs and healthy living will only get us so far. So human body interventions are likely to be needed such as replacement organs and body parts, or even external augmentation such as exoskeletons to keep us mobile.
Read more about: Artificial Organs, Biohacking, Brain Interface, Exoskeleton, Nootropics, Prostheses, Vision.
Augmentation News
Biohacker's 'clone' claim highlights promise of stem cell science
Independent - 23-Jul-2026Researchers say the technology could one day help repair damaged tissues
Brain-computer technology moves closer to medical use after major approval in China
FierceBiotech - 13-Mar-2026Several companies in China and other countries are also developing similar tech
OpenAI backs startup aiming to link the human brain with AI
TechCrunch - 15-Jan-2026Merge Labs is developing a non-invasive brain-computer interface
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Lifeward
Medical device company, designs, develops, and commercializes technologies that enable mobility and wellness, previously called ReWalk Robotics
RAAD Festival 11 (RAADfest 2026)
04-Sep-2026
11th Annual RAAD Festival by Coalition for Radical Life Extension (Scottsdale, AZ, USA)
Longevity Conference Attendees Hospitalized After Using Peptides?
Optispan podcast episode - Longevity Conference Turns Risky After Peptide Use?
Female Biohacker: How I Reversed My Biological Age By 5 Years (Simple Steps)
Optispan podcast episode - Kayla Barnes-Lentz’s journey from a standard diet to science-backed healthy habits
I Put a Microchip in My Hand. Here’s Why
Moonshots Podcast Episode - Peter Diamandis shares his personal experience with receiving a medical implant
16-Jun-2022
Exhibitor highlights from Health Optimisation Summit 2022
I spoke with providers of supplements, CBD, trackers, drinks, and health apps
09-Jun-2022
Speaker highlights from Health Optimisation Summit 2022
Talks covered genetics, stem cells, photobiomodulation, psychedelics and the circadian rhythm
26-Feb-2020
Impli Implantables Presents at London Futurists
Anna Luisa Schaffgotsch talked about the history and future in implant technology
02-Sep-2019
Nexus Book Review (Ramez Naam)
A thought-provoking book with the same thorough detail given to the near future as Iain M. Banks does to the far future culture universe.
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