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Scientists discover a compound that could supercharge aging muscle repair
ScienceDailyFriday, July 24, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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A sulfur-based compound called LASSS appears to protect and supercharge a key protein involved in repairing damaged muscle. The discovery could eventually lead to new ways to slow muscle loss and preserve strength as people age.
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- Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. A sulfur-based compound called LASSS appears to protect and supercharge a key protein involved in repairing damaged muscle. The discovery could eventually lead to new ways to slow muscle loss and preserve strength as people age.
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A sulfur-based compound called LASSS appears to protect and supercharge a key protein involved in repairing damaged muscle. The discovery could eventually lead to new ways to slow muscle loss and preserve strength as people age.
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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product.
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