In laboratories worldwide cages are filled with mice who share a striking similarity: they are all male, say experts
Study suggests drug could extend women’s fertility by five years
Extending the human lifespan is a multibillion-pound industry and has been hailed as the most fascinating scientific challenge in modern history. But if a drug to achieve longevity is ever discovered, one thing looks certain: it is highly unlikely to work on women – and almost inconceivable that it will work on mothers.
That is because, say experts, cages in laboratories across the world are filled with white mice who share a striking similarity: they are all male.
Continue reading…In laboratories worldwide cages are filled with mice who share a striking similarity: they are all male, say expertsStudy suggests drug could extend women’s fertility by five yearsExtending the human lifespan is a multibillion-pound industry and has been hailed as the most fascinating scientific challenge in modern history. But if a drug to achieve longevity is ever discovered, one thing looks certain: it is highly unlikely to work on women – and almost inconceivable that it will work on mothers.That is because, say experts, cages in laboratories across the world are filled with white mice who share a striking similarity: they are all male. Continue reading…