The Buck Institute
Live better longer.
Working to create a world where everyone can have
healthy minds and healthy bodies at every age.
Our Faculty
A mission-driven community
of investigators
The Buck is a collective of the world’s top scientists in the field of aging who are sharing their methods and
expertise to find ways to help everyone lead fuller, healthier lives by ending age-related disease.
Our Research
Advancing the frontiers
of research on aging
Using cutting-edge science to tackle aging, the #1 risk factor for chronic disease.
Learn MoreThe Buck Institute
Live better longer.
Working to create a world where everyone can have
healthy minds and healthy bodies at every age.
Our Faculty
A mission-driven community
of investigators
The Buck is a collective of the world’s top scientists in the field of aging who are sharing their methods and
expertise to find ways to help everyone lead fuller, healthier lives by ending age-related disease.
Our Research
Advancing the frontiers
of research on aging
Using cutting-edge science to tackle aging, the #1 risk factor for chronic disease.
Learn MoreOUR MISSION
Our mission is to end the threat of age-related disease for this and future generations
We believe it is possible for people to enjoy their lives at 95 as much as they do at 25, and to achieve that, we’re seeking a more comprehensive understanding of the biology of aging itself.
“What I want people to know about the Buck is the incredible commitment and excitement that permeates the walls of this institution. We are pushing the frontiers in an area that is going to impact all of humanity. I cannot tell you exactly when this will happen, but I can tell you big discoveries will come out of the Buck.”
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Crunching fruit fly and human data via machine learning reveals key metabolites that impact lifespan in both species
How the Ketogenic Diet Improves Healthspan and Memory in Aging Mice
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Come and share in the excitement. Our doors are open, and we love talking about our science.
Schedule a tourVisit the
Buck Institute
Come and share in the excitement. Our doors are open, and we love talking about our science.
Visit the
Buck Institute
Come and share in the excitement. Our doors are open, and we love talking about our science.
Schedule a tourVisit the
Buck Institute
Come and share in the excitement. Our doors are open, and we love talking about our science.
Schedule a tourVisit the
Buck Institute
Come and share in the excitement. Our doors are open, and we love talking about our science.
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