A study suggests that a lack of a specific molecule which is found in the body, called taurine, could be speeding up the ageing process.
Taurine is an amino acid found in meat, fish, eggs, and is even added to some energy drinks. A team of international researchers found that taurine supplements can slow down ageing in mice and monkeys, extending the healthy lifespans of middle-aged mice by up to 12 per cent.
Joe Biden says the US is looking to the UK to “lead the effort” on how artificial intelligence is regulated.
The president was speaking at a joint press conference with the Prime Minister at the White House, after Rishi Sunak announced that the UK will host the first global summit on AI safety in the autumn.
A weekend heat-health alert has been raised from yellow to a more severe amber warning in parts of England. The warning, issued by the UK Health Security Agency, is now in place in eastern and southern England as well as the Midlands, and will remain until 9am on Monday.
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