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Is Rapamycin An Effective Anti-Aging Drug?, Basya Aboud
Is Rapamycin An Effective Anti-Aging Drug?, Basya Aboud
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Scientific and pharmaceutical advancements have revolutionized medicine. Many once- debilitating or fatal diseases can now be managed with medication. However, the search for a cure for the inevitable aging diseased state remained futile until recently. Rapamycin has been studied for its possible longevity effects, providing promising results for the development of anti-aging therapies. This paper evaluates the benefits and risks of rapamycin use. While rapamycin cannot be supported as a safe anti-aging drug, rapamycin studies have elucidated parts of the aging pathway, providing a breakthrough for anti-aging research.