Drug which extends life of mice hints at longer, healthy old age for humans

Researchers say the findings raise the “tantalising” prospect that the drugs could have a similar effect in elderly humans
Drug which extends life of mice hints at longer, healthy old age for humans

A new drug extends the life of mice by up to 25%, study suggests (MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences/ Duke – NUS Medical School)

A new drug has increased the life of laboratory mice by up to 25%, according to a study.

Researchers say the findings raise the “tantalising” prospect that the drugs could have a similar effect in elderly humans.

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