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Research funding Policy United States
27th May 2026

Ageing kills 83% of Americans. It gets 0.8% of the research budget.
Following the launch of A4LI’s new policy report, we look at how research funding relates to the impact of diseases.
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Ageing kills 83% of Americans. It gets 0.8% of the research budget.
Following the launch of A4LI’s new policy report, we look at how research funding relates to the impact of diseases.
Research funding Policy United States
27th May 2026
2025 in longevity, Part 5: Netflix, new laws and immortal dictators

Why 2025 was longevity’s biggest year so far: Netflix, new laws and immortal dictators
From Bryan Johnson’s viral biohacking to Putin and Xi discussing living to 150, we examine 2025’s biggest longevity stories—and whether hype is helping or hurting science.
Policy Media
9th January 2026
2025 in longevity, Part 3: Research funding

Budget cuts, mega-prizes, and the future of longevity funding
40% cuts are proposed to US funding of longevity science, while the $101 million XPRIZE Healthspan—the world’s largest prize—announces 100 semi-finalists.
Research funding Policy
7th January 2026

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