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The Role of Gene Therapy in Muscle Health and Aging
This chapter explores the significance of muscle as a foundation for longevity, critiquing fasting and focusing on clinical data over mechanistic studies. It discusses gene therapy applications in measuring and enhancing muscle mass, particularly through the use of Follestatin for inhibiting myostatin and promoting muscle growth. The conversation delves into the availability, regulation, and potential of gene therapy in reversing biological aging, highlighting its comparison to exercise in pill form and emphasizing the importance of muscle health in the aging process.