United States: Harvard researchers have discovered a cocktail of drugs that can help reverse the aging process. Professor Dr. David Sinclair, an Australian-American biologist at Harvard Medical School, has shared that a team searched for three years to find molecules that “reverse cellular aging and rejuvenate senescent human cells.”
The team at Harvard Medical School has found six chemical cocktails that demonstrate the remarkable ability to reverse the aging process in both human and mouse skin cells, effectively rolling back the clock by several years.
“Studies on the optic nerve, brain tissue, kidney, and muscle have shown promising results, with improved vision and extended lifespan in mice and, recently, in April of this year, improved vision in monkeys,” Dr. Sinclair tweeted.
Remarkably, the chemical cocktails responsible for reversing the aging process in human and mouse skin cells consisted of five to seven agents each, with some of these agents already known for their effectiveness in treating various physical and mental disorders. The dedicated team at Harvard Medical School devoted over three years to meticulously searching for the perfect combination of molecules capable of reversing cellular aging and fostering the rejuvenation of human cells.
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— David Sinclair (@davidasinclair) July 12, 2023
”Studies on the optic nerve, brain tissue, kidney, and muscle have shown promising results, with improved vision and extended lifespan in mice and, recently, in April of this year, improved vision in monkeys,” the researcher further tweeted.
Dr. Sinclair revealed that preparations for human clinical trials of their pioneering age-reversal gene therapy are actively underway. He mentioned that the first human trials are slated to commence late next year, provided that everything proceeds as planned. However, it is essential to acknowledge that some scientists, including a Harvard professor, have expressed caution, deeming the study mostly hype and in its preliminary stages.