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Scientist slow aging in mice — are humans next?

23-Mar-2018

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Molecule reactivates faltering blood flow in elderly mice.

This deprives tissues and organs of the nutrients and oxygen they need.

Nicotinamide mononucleotide is a form of vitamin B3.

NMN is naturally produced by the body.

Treated micde had enhanced physical performance and endurance.

The study was published in the Cell journal.

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Cell

Scientific journal publishing research from many disciplines within the life sciences

Harvard University

Private Ivy League research university in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Private land-grant research university

University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Public Research university.

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