# Semaglutide Extends Lifespan and Reverses Aging in Mice

Semaglutide, a diabetes drug, extended lifespan and improved cognitive function in elderly mice.

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In a separate experiment where mice received the drug until the end of their lives, the median lifespan of the treated group was nearly 100 days longer than the control group. [^1]

Scientists published research in the journal Nature stating that semaglutide, a drug widely used for diabetes and obesity, extended the lifespan of elderly healthy mice and weakened age-related changes in the body. [^2]

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, published a study in the journal Nature on 2026-01-01 (inferred from DOI year) showing that late-life semaglutide treatment slowed age-related decline and extended lifespan in aged female mice. [^3]

Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company, launched a daily pill version of Wegovy in the United States in January. [^4]

The primary US patent for semaglutida, the active ingredient in Wegovy, is set to expire, causing investor concern. [^5]

Gene activity analysis revealed that the drug weakened characteristic signs of aging, including chronic inflammation and reduced tissue regeneration capacity. [^6]

Researchers administered semaglutide to 20-month-old female mice, and after three months, the animals showed improved muscle function and cognitive abilities. [^7]

The study found that semaglutide treatment reduced food intake by 24% and body weight, primarily by reducing fat mass, in the aged female mice. [^8]

The study revealed that semaglutide treatment improved indicators of hematopoietic stem-cell function, increased neurogenesis in the hippocampus, and reduced age-related inflammation and cellular senescence. [^9]

Investors in Novo Nordisk have not been impressed by the sales figures and remain nervous about the company's future. [^10]

More than 1.5 million people, mostly in the United States, have started taking the daily Wegovy pill since its market release. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. In a separate experiment where mice received the drug until the end of their lives, the median lifespan of the treated group was nearly 100 days longer than the control group. (Lenta.ru, News)
2. Scientists published research in the journal Nature stating that semaglutide, a drug widely used for diabetes and obesity, extended the lifespan of elderly healthy mice and weakened age-related changes in the body. (Lenta.ru, News)
3. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, published a study in the journal Nature on 2026-01-01 (inferred from DOI year) showing that late-life semaglutide treatment slowed age-related decline and extended lifespan in aged female mice. (News-Medical, News)
4. Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company, launched a daily pill version of Wegovy in the United States in January. (El Espectador, News)
5. The primary US patent for semaglutida, the active ingredient in Wegovy, is set to expire, causing investor concern. (El Espectador, News)
6. Gene activity analysis revealed that the drug weakened characteristic signs of aging, including chronic inflammation and reduced tissue regeneration capacity. (Lenta.ru, News)
7. Researchers administered semaglutide to 20-month-old female mice, and after three months, the animals showed improved muscle function and cognitive abilities. (Lenta.ru, News)
8. The study found that semaglutide treatment reduced food intake by 24% and body weight, primarily by reducing fat mass, in the aged female mice. (News-Medical, News)
9. The study revealed that semaglutide treatment improved indicators of hematopoietic stem-cell function, increased neurogenesis in the hippocampus, and reduced age-related inflammation and cellular senescence. (News-Medical, News)
10. Investors in Novo Nordisk have not been impressed by the sales figures and remain nervous about the company's future. (El Espectador, News)
11. More than 1.5 million people, mostly in the United States, have started taking the daily Wegovy pill since its market release. (El Espectador, News)

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