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Magnetic Bacterium Extends Lifespan by 43% in Surprising Anti-Aging Study - SciTechDaily

A magnetotactic bacterium extended lifespan in worms by 43.39% and appeared to do so by suppressing ferroptosis.

A magnetic bacterium produced a striking longevity effect in worms. Researchers traced the benefit to reduced iron accumulation and lipid damage linked to ferroptosis. Credit: Shutterstock
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Magnetic Bacterium Extends Lifespan by 43% in Surprising Anti-Aging Study - SciTechDaily

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