Blocking an inflammatory protein slows the pace of ageing

30 July 2024 Off By Bambam

Nature, Published online: 29 July 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-02300-0

Mice live longer and healthier lives when a cytokine protein called IL-11 is inhibited. The findings show how researchers can move beyond broad generalizations to engage with the nuances that modulate the pace of ageing.