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Tools for Understanding Aging
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The lack of good biomarkers for aging has made the study of aging uninteresting. Effective tools are needed to expose the biology and physiology of aging so longevity can be better understood.
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In a recent study, metformin alone did not extend the lifespan of mice.
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Life-extension drugs
Summary
In a recent study, metformin alone did not extend the lifespan of mice. However, when given with rapamycin, it did extend lifespan, making it a more promising life-extension drug.
ChapterTools for Understanding Aging
Episode#517: Dr. Peter Attia on Longevity Drugs, Alzheimer's Disease, and the 3 Most Important Levers to Pull
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The significance of Rapamycin in understanding aging is being discussed.
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Aging
Summary
The significance of Rapamycin in understanding aging is being discussed. Lack of good biomarkers for aging is hindering the progress in the area and research is being done on first-order, second-order terms while better tools are needed to understand the complexity of the aging process.