Innovative Protein Promises Longer, Healthier Lives
A new study shows that boosting the protein Klotho in mice can extend lifespan and improve muscle, bone, and brain health, suggesting potential for anti-aging therapies in humans.
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"Revolutionary Protein Injection Enhances Memory in Monkeys"
Injecting ageing monkeys with the protein klotho, which naturally declines in our bodies with age, has been shown to improve cognitive function in a primate study. The findings suggest potential applications for treating human cognitive disorders and could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. The monkeys performed significantly better in memory tests after receiving klotho, and the improvement lasted for at least two weeks. The exact mechanism of how klotho improves cognition is still unclear, but further research and human clinical trials are now being considered.