AI IS REWRITING THE RULES OF ANTI-AGING MEDICINE

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May 13, 2025

💪 Dear Wonderwomen and Supermen,

Imagine a technological breakthrough capable of analyzing the behavior of living cells in real time—without damaging them. That’s precisely what Stately Bio, a biotech startup based in Palo Alto, is achieving through an AI-powered cellular imaging platform.

This groundbreaking innovation could significantly accelerate the development of cell therapies—a key sector in regenerative medicine. With $12 million in funding, the company is positioning itself as a key player in shortening development cycles for cell-based treatments, while ensuring more reliable and accessible outcomes.

SPOTLIGHT

Stately Bio emerged from stealth mode after three years of development, introducing a revolutionary solution for regenerative medicine. Founded in 2022 by Frank Li, former Head of AI at Calico Life Sciences, the company focuses on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into cell analysis. Its main goal: solving a critical challenge in cell therapy—monitoring cells without destroying them—while providing crucial insights into their identity, quality, and behavior.

The Details :

  • Real-time cellular imaging : Stately Bio uses an innovative imaging platform that requires no genetic or chemical labeling. This approach enables the tracking of live cell behavior without compromising cell integrity.

  • Shorter development cycles : The tool developed by Stately Bio offers continuous cell observation, which allows for greater control over therapeutic production. This leads to shorter development times for cellular treatments—a major hurdle in regenerative medicine.

  • Improved cell quality : Thanks to real-time monitoring, Stately Bio has succeeded in producing liver cells that outperform existing alternatives by three to ten times in terms of metabolic function.

  • Collaboration with the New York Blood Center : Stately Bio’s technology has been tested in collaborative studies, notably with the New York Blood Center. In these studies, it showed superior ability to identify immune cell subpopulations derived from stem cells compared to traditional methods like flow cytometry.

  • Support from leading investors : Backed by $12 million in funding led by AIX Ventures, and supported by prominent figures like Jeff Dean from Google DeepMind, Stately Bio is well-positioned to accelerate the deployment of its technology and develop new stem cell–based treatments.

Key Takeaway :

Stately Bio introduces a major advancement in regenerative medicine with a label-free cellular imaging solution that provides real-time data on cell behavior—without compromising the cells themselves. This development could not only speed up the production of cell therapies but also ensure safer and more effective treatments. The approach may be the key to making therapies more accessible and affordable, while improving the quality and reproducibility of regenerative cells.

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In other words, mental age can be preserved—and even enhanced—with the right habits. This also proves that our minds are more flexible than we think.

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