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Startup claims drug reverses aging, seeks influencers for trials

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Generation Lab, a startup founded by Irina Conboy, claims to have developed a drug combination called 1 Generation that can reverse aging. The injectable treatment, composed of two existing drugs, reportedly mimics the benefits of parabiosis by blocking the spread of aging in the bloodstream and restoring youthful function to tissues. While the company's CEO, Alina Sultana, has promoted the drug's effectiveness and sought influencers for a trial, the scientific evidence remains unconvincing, with the company withholding the drug's components and planning a 'pay-to-play' clinical trial led by alternative medicine practitioners. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses a startup's claims about an anti-aging drug but focuses on skepticism and marketing tactics rather than a verified release or research.

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Startup claims drug reverses aging, seeks influencers for trials

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  1. MIT Technology Review TIER_1 English(EN) · Antonio Regalado ·

    A startup claims it’s found a drug to make your blood young

    I knew I’d officially become a ‘longevity influencer’ this month when a company called Generation Lab reached out to offer me the chance to write about—and even receive—their new rejuvenation treatment,&#160;an injectable combination of two existing drugs which they call 1-Genera…

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