Skeletal muscle signals to brain, brown fat to control aging in mice
A study in mice suggests that a molecule called mimecan, released by skeletal muscle, plays a key role in regulating body temperature and aging by signaling the brain. Researchers found that restoring mimecan levels in older mice can improve health markers and extend lifespan.
Why it matters
This discovery identifies a potential biological pathway for interventions that could promote healthy aging in humans.
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