It seems to have
The idea that antioxidants might have an effect has been around for quite long time, said Professor David White, director of science at the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, UK, which is funding research into the science of ageing. Microscopic worms given the therapy lived nearly 50 longer than normal. The scientists added cocktail of two synthetic drugs to the medium in which the worms, when kept in the laboratory, live and reproduce. This tiny creature has been studied in the laboratory for many years.
Microscopic worms given the therapy lived nearly 50 longer than normal. This tiny creature has been studied in the laboratory for many years. The nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans was used in the studies.
One of the first living things to have its genome decoded, around 40 of the worms genes are also found in humans. Fighting free radicals The reason, the scientists believe, is that the drugs prevented free radical damage. When given the drugs, the worms lived on average nearly 50 longer than normal. They believe the drugs might be useful for combating human diseases that strike in later life.
They mimic the effect of natural enzymes that mop up free radicals highly reactive molecules that damage cells. UK Antiage drug found Antiageing research might oneday lead to fitter and longer retirement For the first time, scientists have succeeded in boosting an animals life span with drugs. Clinical trials for disorders such as Alzheimers disease and Parkinsons could take place in the near future. Other experts say the research is interesting but must be duplicated in creatures other than the worm.
The idea that antioxidants might have an effect has been around for quite long time, said Professor David White, director of science at the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, UK, which is funding research into the science of ageing. UK Antiage drug found Antiageing research might oneday lead to fitter and longer retirement For the first time, scientists have succeeded in boosting an animals life span with drugs. It seems to have dramatic effect in worms, he added.
The idea that antioxidants might have an effect has been around for quite long time, said Professor David White, director of science at the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, UK, which is funding research into the science of ageing. When given the drugs, the worms lived on average nearly 50 longer than normal. He said the drugs had an antiageing effect on the worms. Clinical trials for disorders such as Alzheimers disease and Parkinsons could take place in the near future.
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