O dream of finding the fountain of eternal youth was fueled by legends and myths, inspiring generations in search of immortality or, at least, a healthier and more vigorous life. Now, in a scientific breakthrough, researchers from the renowned Harvard University claim to have discovered the much-acclaimed “youth pill”.
For decades, scientists have been working to unravel the mysteries of aging and its implications for human health. However, advances have been gradual and often involve complex and expensive approaches, such as gene therapies or hormone treatments.
Harvard scientists claim to have created a pill that slows down aging
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The researcher from the renowned college, David Sinclair, published the results of his studies in the July edition of the scientific journal Agingand also in several posts on Twitter.
“We have previously demonstrated that it is possible to reverse aging using gene therapy to activate embryonic genes,” he began in his series of 17 tweets explaining the results, which has already reached more than 1 million views. “Now, we have shown that it is possible with chemical combinations, a step towards affordable rejuvenation for the entire body.”
The study in question involved research into several chemical combinations, each consisting of five to seven different agents. Many of these agents are known for their use in treating other disturbances physical and mental.
Among the combinations studied, prescription medications were identified, such as valproic acid, tranylcypromine and pramipexole, which have already been used successfully to treat seizures, depression and Parkinson’s, respectively.
These medications were incorporated in various combinations in the study, suggesting the possibility of their effectiveness in addressing other health conditions, such as delayed aging.
The genetics professor, author of the book “Lifespan”, and his team at Harvard Medical School conducted intensive research for more than three years with the aim of finding molecules capable of reversing the cellular aging process and rejuvenating human cells.
Through experiments carried out on mice and monkeys, six chemical combinations were discovered that demonstrated the ability to reverse the visible signs of aging in a surprisingly short period of less than a week, as claimed by Sinclair.
“Studies on the optic nerve, brain tissue, kidney and muscles have shown promising results, with improved vision and increased life expectancy in mice and, recently, in April this year, improved vision in monkeys,” said the professor.
