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Deletion of FAT10 gene reduces body fat, slows down aging in mice

A single gene appears to play a crucial role in coordinating the immune system and metabolism, and deleting the gene in mice reduces body fat and extends lifespan, according to new research by scientists at the Jean Mayer ...

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Slowing the aging process—only with antibiotics

Swiss scientists reveal the mechanism responsible for aging hidden deep within mitochondria—and dramatically slow it down in worms by administering antibiotics to the young.

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Self-amplifying mRNA vaccines appear safe in lab and animal tests

mRNA vaccines contain instruction codes for making parts of pathogenic viruses. Can so-called self-amplifying types of such vaccines form unwanted and dangerous connections with other viruses? Yes, say Wageningen virologists ...

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