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SciTechDaily - Anti-Aging Treatment Breakthrough: Japanese Scientists’ Regenerative Gene Transfer Success (scitechdaily.com)
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In a groundbreaking experiment, Japanese researchers transferred regenerative genes to fruit flies, leading to improved intestinal health and enhanced stem cell activity. This discovery opens new possibilities for anti-aging strategies in higher organisms, including humans, through targeted gene therapy.

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[–] FlashMobOfOne@beehaw.org 9 points 2 months ago

If I can't be immortal, I would so love an extra 20-50 years of life experience if I can experience it in a healthy and fulfilling way, so I love seeing news stories like this.