Scientists Discover Protein That Causes Aging - IL-11 Research Breakthrough

Watch a 15-minute medical lecture exploring groundbreaking research from Duke NUS scientists who discovered that inhibiting interleukin-11 protein significantly extends lifespan in mice. Learn about the research team's findings, led by Anissa A. Widjaja and published in Nature, demonstrating a 25% lifespan extension in 75-week-old mice (equivalent to 55 human years) through IL-11 inhibition. Understand how inflammation plays a central role in aging processes, with IL-11 protein increasing with age and contributing to visceral fat accumulation, muscle wasting, and metabolic irregularities. Examine the detailed study results and implications for understanding aging mechanisms and potential therapeutic interventions.