Scientists Just Discovered A Way To Reverse Aging Using Electricity
bgr.com • • general
Key Points:
- A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that brief electrical pulses can reverse some signs of aging in sea squirts, improving stem cell function, tissue regeneration, and lifespan.
- Sea squirts were chosen for the study due to their genetic similarity to humans (about 70%) and their ability to regenerate tissue weekly through stem-cell processes.
- Electrical stimulation caused sea squirts to become healthier, larger, more fertile, and showed gene activity patterns similar to those triggered by exercise in mammals.
- The study highlights the potential of using electrical pulses to "recharge" stem cells, which could inform future treatments for age-related decline, infertility, and degenerative diseases in humans.
- Researchers emphasize that while promising, further work is needed to determine if these rejuvenation pathways can be safely and effectively applied to human biology.