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Chemists built an AI model that identifies chemical compounds that promote healthy aging.
Based on the information from the DrugAge database.
Predicts whether a compound can extend the life of Caenorhabditis elegans.
C elegans is a translucent worm that shares a similar metabolism to humans.
The worm's shorter lifespan gave the opportunity to see the impact of the chemical compounds.
Singled out three compounds that have an 80% chance of increasing the lifespan of elegans:
- flavonoids
- fatty acids
- Organooxygens
"Shows the power and potential of AI to drive significant benefits in human health," - Brendan Howlin, lead author of the study.
Research by University of Surrey published in Scientific Reports.
