Newcastle experts may have the answer to new anti-aging treatments

Newcastle University say they've made a breakthrough that could lead to developing new anti-ageing treatments in the future.

Scientists there have identified how a key enzyme in the 'batteries' of human skin cells decline with age.

This discovery brings experts a step closer to developing powerful anti-ageing treatments and cosmetic products which may be tailored to counteract the decline in the enzyme's activity levels.

Findings may also lead to a greater understanding of how other organs in the body age, which could pave the way for drug developments in a number of age-related diseases, including cancer.

Professor Birch-Machin from Newcastle University said: