Chemical that detects plaques in Alzheimer's brains extends lifespan of roundworms
Thursday, March 9, 2017 - 17:21
in Biology & Nature
While many anti-aging drugs don't live up to their claim, a tightly replicated study has discovered that a chemical used to detect amyloid plaques found in the brains of those with Alzheimer's extended the lifespan of thousands of roundworms similar in molecular form, function and genetics to humans.