Aging slowdown could be surprise benefit of existing medication, research shows

Aging slowdown could be surprise benefit of existing medication, research shows

A drug used to prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant patients is being touted for potentially slowing down aging. The immune-suppressing medication rapamycin, also known as sirolimus, is being used off-label as a means of extending longevity. “By targeting a key pathway (mTOR) in cells, this drug has been shown to extend lifespan in animals…