Calico

Calico (California Life Company) is a research and development company founded by Google to tackle aging and age-related diseases. The company operates as a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. and focuses on basic biological research to understand the aging process, with the goal of extending human healthspan and lifespan.

Calico conducts research across multiple areas including genetics, molecular biology, and drug development. The company has established partnerships with academic institutions and other biotech firms to advance its research agenda. It operates research facilities and maintains a team of scientists and researchers dedicated to longevity science.

As part of Alphabet's "moonshot" portfolio, Calico represents a significant corporate investment in aging research, bringing substantial resources and attention to the field of gerontology and longevity science.