Fountain of Youth Drug Found on Easter Island

Scientists think a drug derived from a chemical found in the soil of Easter Island may be able to slow down the aging process and extend human life spans. The drug Rapamycin, nicknamed the “forever young” drug, has been shown in experiments to counteract the effects of Hutchinson-Gilford Progerias Syndrome—…

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Fountain of Youth Drug Found on Easter Island

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