JOURNAL ARTICLE

Scientists Have Reached a Key Milestone in Learning How to Reverse Aging.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Park, Alice 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a significant breakthrough in understanding the aging process, led by Dr. David Sinclair and his team at Harvard Medical School. They have developed an aging clock that can accelerate and reverse cellular aging by focusing on the epigenome, rather than DNA mutations, which have traditionally been thought to drive aging. Their research demonstrates that by using gene therapy to reboot epigenetic instructions, they can restore youthful characteristics in aged mice, suggesting potential applications for reversing aging in humans and treating age-related diseases. The study raises important questions about the implications of rejuvenation and the future of aging research. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/01, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:163679546
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