Could rapamycin be our next weapon in the fight for longevity?
Share on PinterestIn a bid to extend longevity and promote healthier aging, scientists are looking to rapamycin. Image credit: miwa_in_oz/Getty Images. Rapamycin, also known as sirolimus, is an immunosuppressant drug that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999. Researchers have known about the drug’s ability to increase life expectancy in mice