Rejuvenated Muscle Tissue in Mice (IMAGE)

University of California - Berkeley

Rejuvenated Muscle Tissue in Mice

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A new study by University of California, Berkeley, found that older mice grew significantly more new muscle fibers, shown as pink "donut" shapes, after undergoing a procedure that effectively diluted the proteins in their blood plasma (bottom) than they did before they underwent the procedure (top). The research team is currently finalizing clinical trials to determine if a modified plasma exchange in humans could be used to treat age-associated diseases and improve the overall health of older people.

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