After Five Years of Research, Chinese Scientists Discover a Method to Potentially Stop Aging
The quest for the proverbial Fountain of Youth may have taken a giant leap forward, thanks to groundbreaking research from a team of Chinese scientists. After an extensive five-year study, these researchers have identified a component in the blood of young mice that significantly extends their lifespans, suggesting potential applications for human aging. Published in the esteemed journal Nature Ageing, the study led by Zhang Chenyu of Nanjing University focused on the effects of small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) found in young blood. These sEVs are tiny packages released by cells that carry proteins and nucleic acids, facilitating communication between cells. In the experiments, 20-month-old male mice, which typically have a median lifespan of 840 days, were given weekly injections of these blood components. The results were nothing short of remarkable. The median lifespan of these mice increased by 22.7 percent to 1,031 days, akin to 120-130 human years. Even more impressively,...
