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Global Wellness News™ | August 31st, 2023

How We Age-and How Scientists Are Working to Turn Back the Clock

Insights into the underlying mechanisms of aging are revolutionizing the hunt for longevity treatments.

Eldercare robot ElliQ nabs another $25 million in funding | TechCrunch

The Israeli firm announced a $36 million Series B in the early days of the pandemic, and now it’s adding another $25 million.

Virtuoso® reveals top travel trends

Global luxury travel network Virtuoso reveals when, where and how the affluent are travelling for the remainder of 2023.

Qatar Acquires World Padel Tour After Months-Long Power Struggle

Qatar Sports Investments, the owner of top French football team Paris Saint-Germain, has acquired the World Padel Tour, marking another sport increasingly dominated by a Middle Eastern investor. The agreement consolidates the sport’s two biggest pro tours.
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Epigenic joins wave of startups raising cash to edit the epigenome

The China-based company is one of at least four young biotechs in a competitive race to use CRISPR tools to alter gene expression without changing DNA.

Silo Wellness Buys NUGL In Deal Valued at C$43 Million

Silo Wellness, Inc. (CSE: SILO) (OTCQB: SILFF) is buying NUGL Inc. (OTC Pink: NUGL) in a deal valued at C$43 million. Last month Silo announced it was partnering with Jamaica-based Kaya Group, which is owned by Nugl. Nugl and Kaya merged in April 2022 to form a multifaceted cannabis lifestyle company.

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