I have no idea what to make of this, but I'll pass it along anyway.
Insulin could hold the key to long life, say scientists.
Insulin may help us live longer and healthier lives, say scientists.
The drug used to treat diabetes slows the ageing process, according to their findings.
Researchers believe the insulin inhibits a gene which plays a part in ageing.
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"The major implication is that we have found something new that affects lifespan and ageing," said researcher Dr Keith Blackwell at the Joslin Diabetes Centre in Boston, Massachusetts who later added
"The implications go far beyond diabetes."