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The discovery of an innovative drug represents a significant breakthrough in the field of anti-aging research. The newly discovered drug aims to inhibit a protein associated with aging, perhaps prolonging life and enhancing general health. Rats included in the experiments had a notable 25% longer lifespan and several other health benefits from the medication. The medication reduced the indications of aging and increased life in the treated rats, who the scientists mockingly called "supermodel grannies," as per the reports of 'Daily Star'.
As per the reports of the 'Daily Star', one of the study's primary authors, Professor Stuart Cook of the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Science (MRC LMS), was excited about the results. In addition to having fewer cancers overall, he observed that the treated rats also showed better general health, with less muscle loss and increased muscular strength.
The drug enhanced the rats' health, extended their lives by up to 25%, and decreased symptoms of aging, such as gray hair and muscle loss.
Who led the study on the anti-aging drug?
Professor Stuart Cook from the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Science (MRC LMS) was a primary author of the study and expressed excitement about the drug's results.
Study on anti-aging medicine
The drug functions by blocking the interleukin-11 (IL-11) protein. This protein has been linked to several aging-related problems. It was inherited from fish species approximately 450 million years ago. Chronic inflammation, tissue scarring, metabolic diseases, loss of muscular mass, and cardiac issues are all linked to IL-11. To assess the drug's effects, researchers carried out two important tests in a comprehensive investigation.Longevity increased
In the first trial, the rats' longevity increased by more than 20% after IL-11 was taken from them by the researchers. The anti-IL-11 medication was given to the rats immediately in the second trial. An even more remarkable 25% increase in lifetime was achieved with this strategy. Rats that were treated lived an average of 155 weeks, while untreated rats lived an average of 120 weeks. The treated rats were the age of 55-year-old people. Significant health improvements were also seen in the treated rats, including reduced cancer risk, improved muscle function, improved vision, and the absence of gray hair.As per the reports of the 'Daily Star', one of the study's primary authors, Professor Stuart Cook of the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Science (MRC LMS), was excited about the results. In addition to having fewer cancers overall, he observed that the treated rats also showed better general health, with less muscle loss and increased muscular strength.
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What is the drug's effect on rats?The drug enhanced the rats' health, extended their lives by up to 25%, and decreased symptoms of aging, such as gray hair and muscle loss.
Who led the study on the anti-aging drug?
Professor Stuart Cook from the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Science (MRC LMS) was a primary author of the study and expressed excitement about the drug's results.
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