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iNstein t1_j3qiy7l wrote

Reply to comment by frequenttimetraveler in This biotech startup says mice live longer after genetic reprogramming by ChickenTeriyakiBoy1

Average or maximum lifespan. Very important difference. Average lifespan increase is generally very easy to achieve. 9% increase is not impressive. I want this sort of thing to work but we need to stick to the science and what really works.

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frequenttimetraveler t1_j3qopp6 wrote

Its 109% increase of the remaining lifespan. 6% life extension, but the intervention was in very old mice

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