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Dr. Nir Barzilai: Can This Drug Slow Aging? The Science Behind Metformin

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Metformin and mTOR: A New Frontier in Health

This chapter explores the case of a medical student who discovered the role of mTOR in cancer and the transformative potential of rapamycin in his treatment. It further investigates the drug metformin, commonly used for diabetes, and its promising implications for aging, including its role in preventing age-related diseases and its effects on muscle health. The discussion encompasses ongoing research, including the TAME trial, which aims to position aging as a treatable condition and highlights metformin's unexpected benefits during the COVID pandemic.

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