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The New York Times examines the prospects of two drugs being developed by Sirtris to extend our life span. The therapies activate the sirtuin enzyme, mimicking a physiological reaction to famine that Read more...

In one of the most closely watched research programs at a biotech company, Sirtris has Read more...

Scientists have unveiled yet another study on the potential of resveratrol. The chemical, which is found in red wine as Read more...

Researchers have found that a grape skin extract plays a key role in fighting prostate cancer. This muscadine grape skin extract (MSKE), though, does not contain significant concentrations of Read more...

Sirtris Pharmaceuticals and two leading sirtuin researchers, David A Sinclair, Ph.D. and Leonard P. Guarente, Ph.D., have published a review of the work being done to develop therapies to treat Read more...

First resveratrol proved effective in combating obesity and spurred longevity in mice (photo). Now a new study demonstrates that resveratrol can double the endurance of mice as well, complete with the reduced heart rate enjoyed by athletes. New research comes from the French Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology. "Resveratrol makes you look like a trained athlete …

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This NIH image shows 15-month-old mice, top, from left, on a standard diet, a high calorie diet, and high calorie diet plus the wine extract resveratrol. Bottom photo, from left, on a high calorie diet, a standard diet, and high calories diet plus the wine extract resveratrol.

Spurred by research into the tonic effects of calorie restriction, a variety of research groups and biotech companies have been exploring how an ingredient in red wine--resveratrol--can bolster health and increase longevity. Some of their work suggests that resveratrol can be used to counter the ailments associated with age and abundance, such as diabetes. In one new animal study, resveratrol …

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The benefits of red wine

It's always interesting to see which new research piece will break out into top-of-the-fold headlines in the major newspapers. This week's big story is about resveratrol, an …

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