Australian and US scientists reverse ageing in mice, humans could be next

[n2doc]

Australian and US researchers have developed a compound which reverses muscle ageing in mice, saying it could be one of the keys to reversing ageing in humans.

When used in trials, the compound gave mice more energy, toned their muscles, reduced inflammation, and led to big improvements in insulin resistance.

Scientists say it actually reversed the ageing process, not just slowing it down, and say that for humans the effect would be similar to a 60-year-old feeling like a 20-year-old.

And they say human trials could start within the year.

The study has been published this morning in the research journal Cell.

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-20/scientists-develop-anti-ageing-process-in-mice/5168580

[NV Whino]

1. Oh great. Mice that live longer.

[SheilaT]

2. Am I the only person who thinks

the frantic search to reverse aging is creepy?

Not to mention, mice and humans are very different. Very different. I could add, that aside from being mammals we're not all that alike.

So many reports come out that say something promising about some study in some animal model, and it turns out to have no impact on humans.

We will all wait and see.

[Vincardog]

3. Hand waves frantically in air. Where can I volunteer to be a test subject?

[BuddhaGirl]

4. Hmmm NAD is a form of Vitamin B3, Niacinamide

I think I have a bottle of it in my cabinet, maybe I'll start taking it

Niacinamide has been around for years!

[hedgehog]

5. This research may have more importance for people dealing with autoimmune

diseases than with normal aging. The words "inflammation" and "fatigue" are what catch my eye!