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Gene expression model picked 10 compounds that extended worm lifespan

Source: Longevity Docs News • Published: 14 Oct 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Longevity Docs News.

Report on a gene-expression based model that predicted 15 compounds and found 10 extended Caenorhabditis elegans lifespan, with no mammal data yet.

Gene expression model picked 10 compounds that extended worm lifespan
Key Takeaways
  • A gene coexpression model identified 15 candidate compounds and 10 extended C.
  • The screen produced a roughly 67% hit rate versus an earlier quoted 4.4% average from unbiased worm screens.
  • Bromhexine and genipin were the top performers, extending worm lifespan by up to about 36% in this study.
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