Long Long Life
A science-communication community and project aggregator focused on aging and longevity research. The site documents consortium-driven research and training in microfluidics and related bioengineering areas (label-free cell sorting, microfluidic diagnostic devices with rapid thermalization, micro/nanofabrication for substrates, organ-on-chip and 3D cell-culture platforms, single-molecule microfluidic assays), and provides bioinformatics pipelines and commentary on aging research. Managed by an external microfluidics innovation centre, the site also publishes articles, video series and community resources and describes collaborative research projects and fellowship-style training.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Products
Label-free microfluidic cell sorting research project (low-cost parasite detection)
Research project to develop label-free microfluidic separation for rapid detection of blood-borne parasites and enrichment of rare cell populations, emphasising low-cost deployment in resource-limited settings.
Microfluidic qPCR platform for ultra-fast nucleic-acid detection
Research and development of a microfluidic-based nucleic-acid amplification system using rapid thermalization methods to shorten qPCR assay time while maintaining sensitivity and specificity for pathogen detection.
Microfluidic platform for multiplexed single-molecule DNA-repair studies
A platform enabling multiplexed single-molecule microscopy experiments integrated with microfluidic control for mechanistic studies of DNA repair.
Pillar-based microfluidic system for controlled stem-cell differentiation
Prototypes combining patterned micro/nano-pillar arrays and optional microfluidic integration to regulate substrate mechanics and soluble-factor delivery for stem-cell migration and differentiation control; designed with fabrication processes amenable to scale-up.
Organ-on-chip and 3D cell-culture platforms
Curated work and examples on organ-on-chip devices and 3D cell-culture micro-supports designed to reproduce organ-level interactions and improve preclinical testing fidelity; includes chip design, instrument setups and routes toward industrialization.
Bioinformatic tools for large-scale human genome analysis
Computational tools and pipelines for scalable analysis of human genomic datasets applied to aging and disease research and for discovery of robust biocatalysts and metabolic pathways across organisms.
Label-free microfluidic cell sorting research project (low-cost parasite detection)
Research project to develop label-free microfluidic separation for rapid detection of blood-borne parasites and enrichment of rare cell populations, emphasising low-cost deployment in resource-limited settings.
Microfluidic qPCR platform for ultra-fast nucleic-acid detection
Research and development of a microfluidic-based nucleic-acid amplification system using rapid thermalization methods to shorten qPCR assay time while maintaining sensitivity and specificity for pathogen detection.
Microfluidic platform for multiplexed single-molecule DNA-repair studies
A platform enabling multiplexed single-molecule microscopy experiments integrated with microfluidic control for mechanistic studies of DNA repair.
Pillar-based microfluidic system for controlled stem-cell differentiation
Prototypes combining patterned micro/nano-pillar arrays and optional microfluidic integration to regulate substrate mechanics and soluble-factor delivery for stem-cell migration and differentiation control; designed with fabrication processes amenable to scale-up.
Organ-on-chip and 3D cell-culture platforms
Curated work and examples on organ-on-chip devices and 3D cell-culture micro-supports designed to reproduce organ-level interactions and improve preclinical testing fidelity; includes chip design, instrument setups and routes toward industrialization.
Bioinformatic tools for large-scale human genome analysis
Computational tools and pipelines for scalable analysis of human genomic datasets applied to aging and disease research and for discovery of robust biocatalysts and metabolic pathways across organisms.
Services
Consortium-based fellowships and short training programs combining experimental microfluidics, micro/nanofabrication, modelling and theory to develop practical skills for diagnostics and bioengineering research.
Design and development of microfluidic chips for controlled long-term cell culture, integration with optical setups and perfusion/temperature control, and prototyping of platforms for organ-on-chip research.
Advisory assistance to align project objectives with European research funding programs and support for dissemination and valorization of research outputs to facilitate technology transfer.
Creation of articles, video series and conference content to explain aging biology and longevity research to public and specialist audiences.
Consortium-based fellowships and short training programs combining experimental microfluidics, micro/nanofabrication, modelling and theory to develop practical skills for diagnostics and bioengineering research.
Design and development of microfluidic chips for controlled long-term cell culture, integration with optical setups and perfusion/temperature control, and prototyping of platforms for organ-on-chip research.
Advisory assistance to align project objectives with European research funding programs and support for dissemination and valorization of research outputs to facilitate technology transfer.
Creation of articles, video series and conference content to explain aging biology and longevity research to public and specialist audiences.
Expertise Areas
- Microfluidic device development
- Label-free cell separation
- Ultra-fast nucleic-acid amplification in microfluidics
- Single-molecule microscopy integration with microfluidics
Key Technologies
- Microfluidics
- Rapid microfluidic thermal control for qPCR
- Label-free physical-property-based cell sorting
- Single-molecule fluorescence microscopy integration
News & Updates
Article discussing research and perspectives on using immunotherapy approaches for Parkinson's disease in the context of aging.
Opinion piece on transhumanist perspectives about longevity and societal implications.
Summary of research exploring strategies that induce ageing-like states in cancer cells as a therapeutic approach.
Article discussing research and perspectives on using immunotherapy approaches for Parkinson's disease in the context of aging.
Opinion piece on transhumanist perspectives about longevity and societal implications.
Summary of research exploring strategies that induce ageing-like states in cancer cells as a therapeutic approach.