Scientists discover how to make youth last longer - in worms

Tests on roundworms show antidepressant drug can prolong life by more than 30%, but only extends young adulthood, and has no effect on later life stages In work that risks rousing a chorus of tuts from the older members of the population, scientists have extended lifespan by making youth last longer.The remarkable discovery came from tests which showed that a drug capable of prolonging life by more than 30% worked by expanding only young adulthood, and had no effects on later life stages. Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Ageing Science Biology Genetics Medical research Source Type: news