In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at the Buck Institute have identified a new drug-like molecule known as Mitophagy-Inducing Compound (MIC) that could revolutionize our approach to aging and age-related diseases. This naturally occurring coumarin compound has shown promising results in extending the lifespan of C. elegans, a nematode worm frequently used in aging studies, and in improving mitochondrial function in mammalian muscle cells. The findings, published in the November 13, 2023 edition of Nature Aging, highlight the crucial role of healthy mitochondria and the process of mitophagy in longevity and disease prevention. Mitochondria, the energy-producing organelles in our cells, are … Continue reading MIC, the Lifespan-Extending Compound, Revolutionizes Aging Research