Common drug reverses aging in monkeys in potential longevity discovery
This often makes them 'excellent models for aging studies.' Metformin has been hailed by biohackers and longevity researchers ...
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Thomas, I. and Gregg, B. (2017) Metformin; a Review of Its History and Future: From Lilac to Longevity. Pediatric Diabetes, 18, 10-16.
ABSTRACT: Metformin is a commonly prescribed drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. The drug works by decreasing the amount of glucose the liver produces, increasing the sensitivity of muscle cells to ...
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Effects of putative metformin targets on phenotypic age and leukocyte telomere length: a mendelian randomisation study using data from the UK Biobank
aSchool of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China bDepartment of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of ...
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How longevity drugs for dogs could lead to healthier human lives
An curved arrow pointing right. Could one pill help us live longer? Scientists and investors are racing to find a drug to slow aging, trying things like metformin and rapamycin. But the ...
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Tech titans who are trying to live forever might soon have new ammunition: Next-gen anti-aging pills
and he takes metformin, a cheap diabetes drug that has been co-opted by biohackers hoping to extend their lifespan. Metformin is among a class of drugs called "senomorphics," pills that are ...
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Common drug shows potential in reversing ageing
A common medication has shown promise in reversing the physical and mental signs of ageing in monkeys in what could be a major breakthrough for longevity research ... finding that the drug can de-age ...