Activating Protein Enhances Average Lifespan, Limits Age-related Disease In Miceby (author unknown), Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today on Dec 05, 2007Metabolism researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that although it does not extend maximum lifespan in mice, activating a protein in muscle tissue increases average lifespan and prevents some age-related diseases. The researchers believe a similar approach may someday help people avoid age-related problems such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, hypertension and even some cancers. [click link for full article]
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