US EditionMagic Mushrooms Rewind Aging in Mice—Could They Do the Same for Humans?
EMORY UNIVERSITY, JUL 21 – Psilocybin increased cellular lifespan by up to 57% and improved physical health markers in aged mice, suggesting potential for anti-aging therapies, researchers said.
- In human and mouse experiments, scientists discovered that psilocybin delays aging and extends lifespan, conducted by Emory University and Baylor College of Medicine.
- Building on the psilocybin-telomere hypothesis, Emory University researchers focus on how psychedelics may influence biological aging mechanisms.
- In mouse trials, psilocybin-treated mice survived at an 80 percent rate versus 50 percent in the vehicle group, and displayed improved fur quality, hair regrowth, and fewer white hairs.
- Even when administered later in life, psilocybin may significantly delay aging and improve survival, with clinical relevance for healthy aging, says Louise Hecker, PhD.
- Looking toward clinical applications, over 150 studies are underway, and if findings translate to humans, the research could profoundly impact aging interventions.
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