PROJECT AETERNUMCompensated Healthy Aging Study for Adults 50+|★ U.S. Military Veterans Warmly Welcomed
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PROJECT AETERNUM
Co-founded byB.AI & BUCK INSTITUTE
PROJECT AETERNUM|Co-founded by B.AI & BUCK INSTITUTE
The decades you have lived hold the biological code to illuminate humanity's future.
Welcome to PROJECT AETERNUM—a landmark human longevity research initiative co-founded and scientifically powered by B.AI & BUCK INSTITUTE (Buck Institute for Research on Aging). By uniting artificial intelligence, stem cell biology, and regenerative medicine with the lived experiences of adults aged 50+, we aim to build a lasting scientific legacy that empowers future generations to live healthier, more independent lives.
🌍All Occupations Welcome
🎖️U.S. Veterans Honored
💎Compensated Research
🛡️No Medical/Financial Docs
PROJECT AETERNUM · HUMAN LONGEVITYLEGACY
Why Laboratory Dishes Cannot Replace "The Real You"
Cells in a petri dish cannot reveal how human beings sustain resilience across decades of work, caregiving, service, and life transitions. Your lived journey is an irreplaceable treasure for human science.
PAID RESEARCH PARTICIPATIONHonoring Your Time & Life Wisdom
Eligible participants receive compensation for their time and effort. Full details are disclosed before enrollment.
JOINT FOUNDING & SCIENTIFIC PARTNERS
PROJECT AETERNUM is Co-Founded & Powered by B.AI & BUCK INSTITUTE
Combining next-generation biomedical AI infrastructure from B.AI with world-leading biology of aging expertise from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging.
★ SPECIAL INVITATION · HONORING U.S. MILITARY VETERANS
Yesterday you safeguarded the nation; today, help pioneer the future of human health.
Within PROJECT AETERNUM, we warmly welcome U.S. Military Veterans. Veterans have served our country in many ways, often under circumstances that placed extraordinary demands on physical and mental resilience. Your diverse life experiences can offer invaluable insights into the relationship between aging, resilience, and long-term health.
"We believe those who have dedicated a chapter of their lives to serving others and our nation deserve to have their experiences represented in research that may benefit future generations. Your service has already made a lasting impact; participating in scientific research offers another opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause."
Veteran Protection Pledge
100% Respect for Your Service & Privacy
★Zero Impact on VA Benefits: This study is completely independent of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare or benefit programs and will never affect your entitlements.
★No Service Records or SSN Required: Veteran status is completely optional to disclose, and no DD-214, medical charts, or Social Security Numbers are requested.
★Full Study Compensation: Eligible Veterans receive dedicated compensation for the time and perspective contributed to the protocol.
THREE SCIENTIFIC PILLARS · ONE HUMAN MISSION
Core Disciplines Driving PROJECT AETERNUM
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Cellular Aging Biology
Investigating how cellular function, mitochondrial vitality, and tissue repair evolve across decades—and identifying biomarkers linked to healthy human longevity.
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Artificial Intelligence Discovery
Leveraging privacy-preserving multi-modal AI models from co-founder B.AI to uncover hidden correlations between real-world life histories and cellular resilience.
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Stem Cell & Regenerative Science
Early laboratory studies have shown promising improvements in certain markers of cellular function. Further human research is essential to determine whether these findings can translate into safe, effective approaches for people.
PARTICIPANT PATH · 100% VOLUNTARY & TRANSPARENT
From First Inquiry to Informed Choice
Participation is completely voluntary. Expressing interest does not obligate you to participate in any way.
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Submit Basic Info
Provide 7 basic profile items online—name, age, city/state, and occupation (no medical or financial records required).
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Coordinator Outreach
Our study team contacts you via your preferred method (email or phone) to answer your questions.
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Review Compensation
Receive a clear written breakdown of exact compensation amounts, study requirements, and time schedules before joining.
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Decide Freely
After reviewing all verified terms, decide at your own pace whether to enroll—with full freedom to withdraw anytime.
PROJECT AETERNUM · SCIENTIFIC FOCUS & METHODOLOGY
Exploring the Frontier of Cellular Health & Human Longevity
Within PROJECT AETERNUM, early laboratory studies have demonstrated promising potential in improving specific markers of cellular function. However, rigorous human research is required to determine whether these discoveries can be translated into safe and effective approaches for people.
DISCIPLINE 01 · CELLULAR AGING BIOLOGY
Decoding How Human Cells Evolve Over Time
Human aging begins at the microscopic cellular level—encompassing shifts in mitochondrial energy metabolism, intercellular communication, and cellular repair capacity. Guided by scientific insights from co-founder Buck Institute for Research on Aging, our initiative examines which real-world life histories and physiological patterns help cells remain resilient into later decades of life.
Legacy for Future Generations: Identifying the protective biological factors in healthy older adults can pave the way for preventive interventions decades before age-related decline begins.
DISCIPLINE 02 · ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN BIOMEDICINE
Synthesizing Complex Life Histories with Advanced AI
Thousands of variables shape human longevity, making it difficult for conventional analytics to capture the subtle links between occupational history, environmental stress, psychological grit, and cellular vitality. Co-founder B.AI provides privacy-preserving biomedical AI infrastructure for PROJECT AETERNUM, analyzing de-identified human insights to uncover patterns that support long-term vitality.
Why Every Occupation Matters: An AI model can only serve humanity equitably when it learns from diverse real-world lives—including veterans, truck drivers, nurses, homemakers, tradespeople, educators, and small business owners.
DISCIPLINE 03 · STEM CELL BIOLOGY & REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
Bridging Early Laboratory Promise to Safe Human Application
Regenerative medicine explores how to support, repair, or restore healthy cellular and tissue function. While early laboratory models have shown encouraging improvements in cellular indicators, responsible science demands rigorous human studies to evaluate safety, real-world relevance, and long-term efficacy across diverse populations.
ABOUT THE INITIATIVE & CO-FOUNDING PARTNERS
What is PROJECT AETERNUM?
An independent interdisciplinary research initiative dedicated to healthy human aging, co-founded and scientifically supported by B.AI & BUCK INSTITUTE.
STANDALONE RESEARCH INITIATIVE · MISSION STATEMENT
Studying Not Just How People Age, But How Future Generations Can Live Healthier, More Independent Lives
PROJECT AETERNUM was established to investigate one of humanity's most vital scientific questions: Can we gain a deeper understanding of the human aging process and discover new ways to support cellular health and longevity?
We believe that every individual's aging journey is unique. By integrating cellular biology, artificial intelligence, and real-world insights from people across all ages (50+), backgrounds, occupations, and life experiences, we aim to build a body of scientific knowledge that empowers our children and grandchildren to thrive in later life.
CO-FOUNDING & SCIENTIFIC PARTNERS
The Two Organizations Behind the Initiative: B.AI & BUCK INSTITUTE
Co-Founder 01 · B.AI (AI & Biomedical Computing)
Next-Generation AI Infrastructure & Study Sponsorship
As a co-founding partner, B.AI provides advanced multi-model artificial intelligence infrastructure and privacy-first data computation architectures. B.AI powers the computational discovery engine of the study and sponsors fair compensation for eligible participants.
Co-Founder 02 · BUCK INSTITUTE (Novato, California)
World-Leading Biology of Aging & Regenerative Science
Based in Novato, California, the Buck Institute for Research on Aging is the world's pioneering independent biomedical research institute focused solely on the biology of aging. Dedicated to ending the threat of age-related disease, the Buck Institute provides foundational scientific guidance on cellular health and longevity.
All study protocols, outreach materials, and compensation frameworks operate under Institutional Review Board oversight (Protocol ID: IRB-2026-BAI-089).
2. Zero Sensitive Data at Inquiry
During initial inquiry and eligibility screening, we never ask for medical records, financial accounts, Social Security Numbers (SSN), or government ID documents.
3. 100% Voluntary Participation
Expressing interest carries zero obligation. You retain the absolute right to decide whether to participate and may withdraw at any time without penalty.
PROJECT AETERNUM · LEADERSHIP & COORDINATION TEAM
Led by Interdisciplinary Scientists & Veteran Healthcare Advocates
Our joint leadership team from co-founders B.AI & BUCK INSTITUTE oversees scientific integrity, privacy-preserving AI modeling, and dedicated support for every participant.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Evelyn Vance, MD, PhD
Director of Cellular Aging & Translational Longevity
With over 22 years of experience in human cellular aging biomarkers and stem cell homeostasis, Dr. Vance leads clinical translation efforts to turn laboratory discoveries into safe, effective human health strategies.
Focus: Cellular Senescence, Regenerative Medicine, Human Cohorts
Director of Participant Advocacy & Veteran Liaison
Sarah Jenkins, RN, MPH
Former U.S. Army Nurse Corps Officer · Study Coordinator
A former U.S. Army Nurse Corps officer, Sarah oversees participant communication, informed consent transparency, Veteran outreach, privacy compliance, and participant compensation coordination.
Direct Contact: research@b.ai
Lead AI Scientist
Dr. Marcus Chen, PhD
Head of Biomedical Multi-Modal Architecture at B.AI
Specializes in privacy-preserving biomedical AI algorithms that synthesize cross-occupational life histories and cellular health indicators to discover protective longevity pathways.
Our Next Step: Learning from Real People and Real Lives
Follow how PROJECT AETERNUM—supported by co-founders B.AI & BUCK INSTITUTE—is advancing early laboratory discoveries into real-world human longevity knowledge.
Pre-Clinical Cellular Function & AI Framework Establishment
Early laboratory studies combining stem cell biology and computational modeling demonstrated encouraging improvements in specific indicators of cellular function, establishing the scientific foundation co-led by B.AI & BUCK INSTITUTE.
🟢 Phase 2 · Active Now (2026 Open Recruitment)Compensated Enrollment for Adults 50+ & U.S. Veterans
Expanding the Research Scope Across Diverse Backgrounds & Occupations
We are actively welcoming adults aged 50 and older from all walks of life, careers, and life experiences—with a special invitation to U.S. Military Veterans—to contribute real-world perspectives on aging, resilience, and long-term vitality.
Phase 3 · UpcomingCross-Dimensional AI Synthesis
Multi-Modal AI Correlation & Translational Evaluation
Synthesizing real-world resilience profiles with cellular health biomarkers to evaluate how early laboratory findings can translate safely and effectively to human health.
Publishing Open Longevity Knowledge for Future Generations
Translating verified scientific insights into public health knowledge that helps future generations live longer, healthier, and more independent lives.
PROJECT AETERNUM COMMUNITY & FIELD CHRONICLES
Every Walk of Life is a Cornerstone of Human Science.
Healthy aging does not belong to any single profession. In the PROJECT AETERNUM Co-Discoverer Community (supported by co-founders B.AI & BUCK INSTITUTE), there are zero occupational restrictions. We welcome adults 50+ from every industry, trade, service branch, and household role to help write humanity's longevity chronicle.
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW · MORE THAN STUDY SUBJECTS
Here, You Are Not a Passive "Data Point"—You Are a Co-Discoverer of Human Longevity.
For decades, biomedical studies often relied on narrow participant pools, overlooking the vast diversity of real human lives. That is why we established the Longevity Co-Discoverer Community.
Whether you spent thirty years behind the wheel of a long-haul freight truck, raised a family as a full-time homemaker, served in the U.S. Armed Forces, worked the night shift in an emergency room, ran a small neighborhood shop, or taught in a classroom—your lived resilience holds biological clues that no laboratory dish can replicate.
Dignity & PrivacyRespectful, remote-friendly process
ALL OCCUPATIONS & LIFE PATHS WELCOME
Every Career & Life Role Enriches the Science
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Our AI longevity models require insights from across the entire spectrum of physical demands, work schedules, and life environments. We warmly welcome current or retired individuals from all fields, including:
🎖️ U.S. Military Veterans🚚 Logistics & Long-Haul Drivers🏥 Nurses & Healthcare Workers🏠 Homemakers & Family Caregivers🛠️ Skilled Trades & Manufacturing🌾 Farmers, Ranchers & Growers🍽️ Culinary, Hospitality & Service🏪 Retail & Small Business Owners🚒 First Responders & Public Service📚 Teachers & Educators🎨 Artists, Musicians & Crafters💻 Engineers & Technicians✈️ Aviation, Rail & Transit Crews📋 Administrative, Finance & Freelance🌟 Every Unique Life Journey (50+)
Scientific Consensus: "No human journey is ordinary. Decades of work rhythms, family devotion, and personal grit are the exact real-world variables needed to decode healthy cellular aging."
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Holistic Life-Story Capture
We listen to the real context of your life—your work history, sleep patterns, stress recovery habits, and daily routines—turning lived wisdom into structured scientific knowledge.
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Accessible Scientific Briefings
Community members receive plain-language research updates reviewed by scientists from B.AI & BUCK INSTITUTE, showing how participant insights are advancing longevity discovery.
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Nationwide Remote Participation
Whether you live in a major metropolitan area or a rural town, initial consultations and interviews can be completed comfortably by phone or online from home.
DOCUMENTARY VIGNETTES · FIELD CHRONICLES
Real Voices & Moments from Across the Community
Every interview bridges lived human experience with longevity science. Below are four documentary snapshots recorded with participants from diverse walks of life (first names used to protect privacy):
📽️ 2026 Field Chronicle Archive
Chronicle #01 · Toledo, Ohio
Format: Remote Phone & Video Session
Profile: Robert (Age 64) ｜ Former U.S. Army Sergeant & 32-Year Long-Haul Freight Driver
"After Three Decades of Interstate Night Hauls, How Did My Circadian Rhythm Stay So Resilient?"
[Field Note] After serving in an armored division, Robert spent 32 years driving cross-country freight. During a 45-minute remote interview, he shared the disciplined rest routines and highway nutrition habits he developed across millions of miles. Researchers were fascinated by how his cardiovascular stamina and recovery markers remained remarkably strong well into his sixties despite decades of shift work.
"I used to think I was just a truck driver and had nothing to do with high-level biology. Learning that my thirty years on the road could help AI scientists protect future shift workers made me proud to take part."
Chronicle #02 · Novato, California
Format: Community Science Roundtable
Profiles: Neighborhood Bakery Owner (59), Retired ER Nurse (66) & Postal Carrier (71)
When 4:00 AM Baker's Hands Meet a 20,000-Step Postal Route
[Field Note] At a Thursday afternoon community session in Marin County, three participants from vastly different careers sat at the same table: Maria (59, artisan baker), Linda (66, retired emergency room nurse), and Tom (71, retired U.S. postal carrier). Our team documented how three contrasting patterns of physical movement, community connection, and daily purpose supported joint mobility and cognitive sharpness.
"Our jobs could not have been more different, yet comparing notes on how we stayed active over the decades showed us how much everyday wisdom we have to pass on to the next generation."
Chronicle #03 · Austin, Texas
Focus: Craftsmanship & Mental Resilience
Profile: David (Age 69) ｜ U.S. Navy Veteran Machinist & Independent Master Woodworker
Hands, Focus, and Purpose: A Veteran Craftsman's "Longevity Flow State"
[Field Note] David served aboard naval vessels as a machinist mate before opening a woodworking restoration shop in Texas. Researchers explored how decades of tactile problem-solving and deep concentration ("flow state") correlate with healthy stress-hormone regulation and neurological resilience in older veterans.
"In my twenties I wore the uniform to serve the country. At sixty-nine, sharing my life experience in a paid study that helps my grandkids' generation age better feels like another tour of meaningful service."
Chronicle #04 · Charlotte, North Carolina
Focus: Intergenerational Family Legacy
Profile: Evelyn (Age 67) ｜ Full-Time Family Caregiver & Community Garden Volunteer
A Study Questionnaire Completed at the Kitchen Table—As a Gift for Her Granddaughter
[Field Note] Having dedicated forty years to raising three children and caring for aging parents, Evelyn initially wondered if someone without a corporate title qualified. Study Coordinator Sarah assured her that family caregivers represent one of the most vital pillars of human resilience, nutrition, and emotional longevity research.
"Watching my eight-year-old granddaughter play in the yard, I realized that if my life habits can help scientists keep her generation healthier and more independent when she reaches my age, that is the finest legacy a grandmother can leave."
YOUR STORY MATTERS · ADD YOUR CHAPTER TO HUMAN SCIENCE
Whatever Your Occupation or Background, Your Lived Years Have Scientific Value
Join PROJECT AETERNUM (co-founded by B.AI & BUCK INSTITUTE). No medical records or financial documents are required at inquiry—just 1 minute to share your basic profile and receive full study details.
PROJECT AETERNUM · PARTICIPATION & INFORMATION REQUEST
Interested in Learning More? Start Your Compensated Research Journey
PROJECT AETERNUM is a compensated research initiative. Eligible participants receive compensation for their time and effort. Specific compensation amounts, study requirements, and schedules will be explained in full detail before you formally enroll.
🛡️ PRIVACY & NO-SENSITIVE-DATA PLEDGE
No Sensitive Documents Required at This Stage
In accordance with our Privacy Notice, the basic information requested on the right is used solely to respond to your inquiry and evaluate basic eligibility. At this stage, you are NEVER asked to provide:
✓ Zero Medical Records or Health Charts
✓ Zero Bank Account or Financial Details
✓ Zero Social Security Numbers (SSN)
✓ Zero Driver's Licenses, Passports, or IDs
We respect your privacy and your right to decide whether to participate. Participation is 100% voluntary, and expressing interest does not obligate you to enroll.
DIRECT EMAIL INQUIRY
Prefer to Reply Directly by Email?
You may also send the basic profile items listed here directly to our official study coordination desk:
research@b.ai
Request Study Information & Compensation Details
Please provide the following basic information (fields marked with * are required). Our study team will respond via your preferred contact method:
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Thank You for Taking a Meaningful Step for Human Longevity Science!
Our Study Coordination Team led by Sarah Jenkins, RN, MPH will reach out within 1–2 business days via your preferred contact method with the full Participant Information Guide, study schedule, and compensation structure.
TRANSPARENCY & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Clear Answers to Your Questions
1. Why did I receive an invitation email about this study?
We obtained your email address through publicly available professional contact information. We reached out to introduce a voluntary research opportunity focused on healthy aging. We understand that receiving an unexpected invitation may raise questions; if you have any concerns, we are happy to explain how we obtained your contact details. If you prefer not to receive future invitations, simply reply with "Unsubscribe" and we will immediately honor your decision.
2. How does participant compensation work?
This is a compensated research initiative. Eligible participants are compensated for the time and effort they contribute. Exact compensation amounts, payment schedules, study activities, and time commitments are disclosed transparently in writing before you formally join.
3. Does submitting the form obligate me to participate?
Not at all. Participation is 100% voluntary. Expressing interest simply allows our team to send you detailed study information so you can make an informed decision with zero obligation.
4. How is my personal privacy protected?
Your basic contact information is used strictly to respond to your inquiry and assess preliminary eligibility. We never sell or rent participant data, and no medical records, financial information, Social Security Numbers, or government ID documents are requested at this stage.
