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### DeepMind Tool Accelerates Anti-Aging Research

Google DeepMind Blog • May 18, 2026 at 2:21 PM ET

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Biologists Omar Abudayyeh and Jonathan Gootenberg are leveraging **Google DeepMind's Co-Scientist** to overcome major bottlenecks in aging research. Their laboratory conducts extensive genetic screens that manipulate thousands of genes to observe cellular responses, aiming to push cells away from senescence toward more youthful states in tissues like skin, hair, and muscle.

Co-Scientist accelerates the discovery process by scanning tens of thousands of scientific papers to identify potential factors that might reverse aging. The tool considered numerous hypotheses and proposed **over 20 novel genetic factors** for testing. Laboratory experiments successfully validated several of Co-Scientist's suggestions, with recommended factors demonstrating the ability to restore cells to a younger, more functional state.

The tool dramatically reduces follow-up time by analyzing massive genetic screening data alongside existing scientific literature. Researchers previously needed up to six months to connect test results to scattered research findings. **Co-Scientist cuts this analysis period from six months to just a few days**, dramatically accelerating the research timeline while maintaining scientific rigor.

[Read original article](https://deepmind.google/blog/fast-tracking-genetic-leads-to-reverse-cellular-aging/)

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