Our project is not only committed to developing affordable and sustainable anti-aging solutions, but also places equal importance on science communication and social responsibility. Through our Human Practices engagement, we found that it is essential to adopt differentiated communication strategies for different groups; otherwise, the project would be difficult to understand and accept widely. We therefore designed inclusive activities using middle-aged and elderly-friendly language and scenarios, ensuring that they can both “understand and apply” the information while also providing authentic feedback that helps us improve the project.

We created a set of Rumor-Identification Cards, which take common health and aging myths among middle-aged and elderly groups as the entry point and provide clear scientific explanations together with practical, everyday comparison methods.

Our goals are threefold:

• Enhance recognition skills — Enable seniors and their families to quickly identify common myths in daily life and avoid being misled.
• Spread scientific knowledge — Use simple, easy-to-understand language, combined with illustrations and real-life examples, to bring science into everyday life.
• Encourage positive action — Provide practical tips that help people apply scientific knowledge in their daily routines.

Through this set of cards, we not only aim to help middle-aged and elderly people stay away from misinformation and access reliable information, but also hope they can truly experience that science protects quality of life and becomes an integral part of their daily health management.

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Identifying rumors is only our first step. More importantly, it is about how to obtain effective health information in daily life and transform it into scientific and practical dietary habits.

Under the guidance of nutritionists, we created the “Anti-Aging Diet Plan” — a 7-day meal plan that combines the concept of synthetic biology with nutritional health.

It emphasizes “high protein, high dietary fiber, and rich in antioxidants,” paired with quality carbohydrates and healthy fats. The daily calorie intake is controlled at 1500–1800 kcal, which not only meets basic nutritional needs but also aligns with scientific requirements for anti-aging.

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To ensure that middle-aged and elderly people can understand, follow, and apply the knowledge, we created a popular science booklet titled “Synthetic Biology Made Simple.”

This booklet translates complex scientific concepts into everyday analogies:

• DNA = a house blueprint
• Genes = recipes
• Enzymes = factory workers
• Synthetic biology = installing a new app in cells

Through this approach, we hope seniors will not only understand what synthetic biology is, but also see how our project can help slow aging and improve quality of life. In turn, they can provide us with more meaningful feedback, helping us identify communication blind spots and real social needs, so that we can continuously optimize project design and develop products that are truly safe, accessible, and responsive to real-life demands.

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Taking into account that middle-aged and elderly people have limited time and prefer fragmented information intake, we designed a set of Concept Cards covering key concepts such as DNA, genes, enzymes, cells, synthetic biology, and NMN. These cards are accompanied by audio versions, allowing seniors to learn easily while commuting, walking, or doing housework.

This card-based design not only lowers the barrier to understanding but also provides a learning tool that can be used anytime, anywhere.

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To help more middle-aged and elderly groups approach science with ease, we organized a “Synthetic Biology Tea Gathering.” In a relaxed tea-time setting, while sharing refreshments, we introduced the basic concepts of synthetic biology in everyday language and explained them in connection with our project.

Unlike traditional classroom teaching, the tea gathering emphasized equal dialogue and interactive exchange:

• We used familiar, daily-life analogies to explain core concepts such as DNA, genes, and synthetic biology, making them easier to understand.
• We presented our research ideas on anti-aging and listened carefully to their genuine feelings and suggestions.

Through this format, we hoped to show seniors that science is not distant, while fostering a sense of trust and participation in a comfortable atmosphere. As they gained understanding and self-improvement, they also provided us with valuable first-hand feedback, creating a positive cycle of science popularization → social feedback → project optimization.