Drug extends animal lifespan by a whopping 25%

Medical researchers have shown that a longevity drug extended the lifespan and healthspan, of mice by 25%. The treated mice had better health, greater strength, and fewer instances of cancer compared to their untreated counterparts.

The team from Imperial College London and Duke-NUS Medical School based their approach around the protein interleukin-11's role in aging. — Read the rest

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