Scientists discover protein that causes ageing

Singapore scientists are hoping to start clinical trials that could find the answer to slowing the muscle and strength loss as we age. The team from Duke-NUS has discovered a protein - called interleukin-11 - that causes ageing. Blocking this protein could potentially increase healthy lifespans. CNA's Syahida Othman speaks to Assistant Professor Anissa Widjaja from the Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders Programme at Duke-NUS Medical School on the discovery and what it means for Singapore's ageing population.