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Scientists Discover Protein Blockage Extends Mouse Lifespans by 25%

Groundbreaking Study Raises Hopes for Human Longevity

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In a groundbreaking animal study, researchers have discovered that inhibiting a specific protein associated with aging can significantly extend lifespans. By blocking the action of interleukin-11 (IL-11), scientists observed a remarkable 25% increase in the average lifespan of mice in their experiment.

The study, conducted by scientists from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and the University of California, San Diego, was published in the journal Nature Metabolism. It suggests that targeting IL-11 could hold the key to extending human lifespans and improving overall health in later years.

The researchers believe that IL-11 plays a role in age-related decline by promoting inflammation and other cellular processes that contribute to aging. By blocking its activity, they were able to slow down these processes and extend the mice's healthy lifespan.

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