Young ovaries rejuvenate body

• Autores: Jessica Hamzelou
• Localización: New scientist, ISSN 0262-4079, Nº. 3095, 2016, pág. 10
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Swapping an older mouse's ovaries for young ones seems to reverse the effects of ageing on the immune system and metabolism of female mice, making them live longer. As people age, their metabolism slows and their immune system runs out of steam. Older people are more likely than the young to have severe cold and flu symptoms, probably because they have fewer fresh immune cells left. And a slower metabolism means that glucose stays in the bloodstream for longer after they eat. Overtime, high blood sugar levels can damage organs