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Tag: mprize

Anti-aging gene therapy for mice

A virus expressing telomerase enzymes in mice has extended their lifespan up to 24% with a single treatment.  One year old mice get the full benefit.  Two year old mice get about a 13% lifespan boost.  No increased cancer incidence was observed.  Can’t imagine what the FDA human trial for this would look like…

Posted on 2012-11-29Categories linkstreamTags aging, genetics, immortality, mprize, technologyLeave a comment on Anti-aging gene therapy for mice
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