A protein that promotes inflammation could hold the key to a longer, healthier life. Blocking the protein, called IL-11, in middle-aged mice boosted metabolism, reduced frailty and increased lifespan ...

The drug, SRT1720, mimics resveratrol, which is found in red wine. Aug. 19, 2011— -- While the Fountain of Youth is a legend, a fountain of longer life may be real. According to an article in ...

Female Il11-deleted mice are protected from age-associated obesity, frailty, and metabolic decline. Male mice lives 22.5% longer and female mice 25% longer. The effects were similar to rapamycin but ...

A genetic modification that causes mice to overexpress a particular hormone prevents them from gaining weight and allows them to live longer than unmodified mice 1. Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) ...