The gerotherapeutic drugs rapamycin, acarbose, and phenylbutyrate extend lifespan and enhance healthy aging in house crickets.
Gerald Yu Liao, Jenna J Klug, Swastik Singh, Elizabeth Bae, Sherwin Dai, Warren Ladiges
This study tests intermittent dosing of rapamycin, acarbose, and phenylbutyrate in house crickets, finding lifespan extension and improved locomotion and cognition in some treatments.
Scientific Reports · Sep 3, 2026Peer-reviewedPharmacology & Toxicology