‘Numerous’ Substances That May Slow Aging Discovered With New AI Tool [Video]

A groundbreaking artificial intelligence platform, AgeXtend, has identified numerous potential substances that could slow the aging process and improve health outcomes.

Developed by researchers at the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi), the AI tool screened over 1.1 billion compounds and has been hailed as a significant step in longevity research.

The study, published in the journal Nature Aging, highlights the platform’s ability to predict, test, and validate substances for their potential geroprotective effects—substances that can extend lifespan or combat age-related cellular decline.

“AgeXtend helps us predict anti-aging molecules and understand how they work,” Dr. Gaurav Ahuja, a senior researcher on the project, told India Today, describing the technology as a “powerful tool” to revolutionize aging-related treatments.

Using biological and chemical data, the platform excluded already known compounds like metformin and taurine to demonstrate its ability to predict new substances with similar benefits. Tests on human cells, yeast, and tiny worms (Caenorhabditis elegans) validated several predictions. These …