Life span increases in mice when specific brain cells are activated

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered a crucial feedback loop between the brain and fat tissue that has a significant impact on aging in mice. The study identifies specific neurons in the hypothalamus that, when activated, signal the body’s fat tissue to release energy, which results in delayed aging and longer life spans in mice. This groundbreaking research could lead to interventions that maintain this feedback loop and potentially slow the effects of aging in humans.