How a cellular control hub called mTOR may link aging and life-extending approaches
A protein pathway called mTOR coordinates nutrient sensing, metabolism, and stress responses involved in aging. Studies in animals suggest mTOR controls lifespan, but human evidence remains mainly correlational rather than causal.
Why it matters: Understanding mTOR could reveal how different anti-aging strategies work through shared mechanisms.
Keep in mind: This is a review article that does not present new human data proving mTOR controls human aging or longevity.
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Source date: Sep 19, 2026 · Discovered: Sep 21, 2026 · Assessed: — · Research update
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- Journal
- Aging
- Published
- Sep 19, 2026
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- Aging ↗Peer reviewed
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9/24/2026 · SUPERSEDED: Source updated; assessment withdrawn pending review.
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