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Israeli scientist target aging as cure for ailments

 

Seeking to treat the root of several aging-related diseases, the new clinical trial is testing whether medication can delay onset of  certain illnesses, such as cancer, heart disease, and cognitive impairment.

By Liat Levy

 

The cultural fixation with youth has permeated industries from cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, supplements and more. We are frequently hearing that a magical cure is just around the corner.

Dr. Nir Barzilai

Professor Nir Barzilai, director and founder of the Institute for Aging Research at Yeshiva University’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine, has more reason than most to believe that this is not far from the truth. Continue Reading »