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Chemical in red wine may be the key to longevity, study finds

Thursday, November 05, 2009 || Gina Hyun

Only a decade ago, the thought of taking a pill to enhance longevity would have been equivalent for many to the idea of time travel, but now researchers at the School of Medicine are studying the active component of a timeless drink that may hold such a promise.

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