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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Drug combination found to extend lifespan by 30 per cent

A combination of two cancer drugs significantly boosts lifespan in mice, according to a new study that may lead to better strategies for longevity.

The drugs rapamycin and trametinib given together as a combination can increase mice lifespan by up to 30 per cent, say researchers, including from the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing.

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