Protein from the blood of young mice found to extend lifespan of older mice

New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is offering a novel hypothesis to possibly explain the long-standing idea that transfusions of young blood can help reverse the effects of aging. The study reveals when older mice are supplemented with a specific protein taken from the blood of younger mice, they live longer and exhibit more youthful characteristics.

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Category: Medical

Tags:

• Aging
• anti-aging
• Protein
• Washington University School of Medicine

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