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Red wine shows new promise in search to enhance longevity
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NEW YORK - Red wine may be much more potent than was thought in extending the human lifespan, researchers say in a new report that is likely to give impetus to the rapidly growing search for longevity drugs. (article 1)
On Monday, Sirtris, founded in 2004 to develop drugs with the same effects as resveratrol, completed its sale to GlaxoSmithKline for $720 million. (article 1)
A group of scientists at the University of Wisconsin at Madison says there is a new reason to toast to the benefits of red wine. (article 4)
Scientists have long thought a natural compound called resveratrol, which is found in some red wines, could help slow the aging process by helping to protect tissues inside the body. (article 4)
Some scientists take resveratrol in capsule form but others think it is far too early to take the drug, especially using wine as its source, until there is better data on its safety and effectiveness. (article 2)
The effects, described in the PLOS One journal, appeared to mimic those produced by eating a very low calorie diet - known to prolong life. (article 5)
The Wisconsin researchers the chemical on "middle-aged" mice, looking at the effects on the workings of genes in the heart. (article 5)
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Resveratrol, mice, Wine, Sirtris, doses |
Source articles
- Wine shows new promise vs. aging (boston.com, 06/04/2008, 394 words)
- Red wine shows new promise in search to enhance longevity (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 06/04/2008, 572 words)
- New Hints Seen That Red Wine May Slow Aging (nytimes.com, 06/04/2008, 775 words)
- ABC News: Cheers! Red Wine Keeps You From Aging (ABCNews, 06/04/2008, 391 words)
- Study boosts wine chemical hopes (BBC News, 06/04/2008, 437 words)
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