Groundbreaking gene discovery could significantly extend human life
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- Apr 15
Breakthrough studies links sleep duration to life expectancy
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- Apr 12
Life-changing new drug slows down aging and extends lifespan, study finds
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- Apr 2
Scientists discover the maximum life expectancy for a human
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- Apr 1
New study shows cutting these amino acids increases lifespan by 33%
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- Mar 12
Breakthrough drug could extend human life by 30%, study finds
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- Feb 9
Game-changing new drug extends lifespan and slows down aging, study finds
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- Feb 2
Researchers uncover the maximum age a human can reach
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- Jan 31
New research shows cutting these amino acids increases lifespan by 33%
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- Jan 2
Scientists uncover the maximum age a human can reach
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- Dec 31
Study Shows Cutting These Amino Acids Increases Lifespan by 33%
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- Nov 10, 2023
Groundbreaking new drug could extend human life by 30%