Mouse lifespan study of damage-repair treatments ends with a qualified result
A post by Aubrey de Grey of the LEV Foundation shares final survival curves from a mouse study of damage-repair treatments. The results are preliminary and come from animals.
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What the research shows
The post by Aubrey de Grey of the LEV Foundation presents the final survival curves of the RMR1 study, which began with 1000 mice. According to the author, damage-repair treatments had combined effects on lifespan when started in middle age. He says the gain was similar to that of other approaches.
This is an animal study, reported by the researchers themselves on social media, so the results are preliminary. They do not show that human aging can be slowed. Mouse studies often help generate hypotheses, but they do not always hold up in humans, and posts shared on social media usually do not undergo peer review like a scientific article.
What it means
The result suggests that, in mice, combining damage-repair treatments may have added effects when started in middle age. It is still unknown whether this applies to humans, and what the safety or practical relevance of these treatments would be.
How to read it with care
This result does not replace a medical consultation. Anyone considering a change in diet, supplements or treatment should talk to a doctor or another qualified professional before making any decision.