Fountain of youth: Can aging slow down?

In an article published by the Aging Cell portal, scientists point out a discovery that may contribute to studies on aging. Through a small analysis conducted with nine volunteers who consumed the combination of two growth hormone drugs and one for diabetes, what was seen was the average decrease of up to 2.5 years in biological age from the genome analysis of individuals. .

The study organizers began their analysis to find a solution to slow aging, but what they saw was a "fountain of youth" - able to reverse the epigenetic clock, which comprises all DNA changes, as well as interventions. in the immune system. According to Steve Horvath of the University of California, Los Angeles, who conducted the analysis, this is a futuristic discovery with great scientific potential.

The study using a small sample size of nine men aged 51-65 was led by immunologist Gregory Fahy and presented great potential for new discoveries, especially about solutions that might help fight common age-related diseases. Fahy remains optimistic and announced that the study will continue this time with people of different age groups.