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Longer-lived, Healthier Mice Offer Promise Of Drug Treatments For Age-related Diseases

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Scientists have managed to extend the lifespan of mice by up to a fifth and reduce the number of age-related diseases the animals suffer. The research, which involved blocking a key molecular pathway, mimics the health benefits of reducing calorie intake and suggests that drug treatments for aging and age-related diseases are feasible.

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