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> The researchers caution, however, that using this drug to extend the lifespan of humans might be problematic because it suppresses the immune system — potenti
by jjs 17y ago
> The researchers caution, however, that using this drug to extend the lifespan of humans might be problematic because it suppresses the immune system — potentially making people who take it more susceptible to infectious diseases.
There's always a catch...
- abstractbill 17y agoI was wondering if perhaps the drug works because it suppresses the immune system - it would suppress any autoimmune effects presumably - maybe those are important in aging?
- jamesbritt 17y agoDo people with RA live any longer?