"Red wine may be much more potent than was thought in extending human lifespan, researchers say in a new report that is likely to give impetus to the rapidly growing search for longevity drugs. The study is based on dosing mice with resveratrol, an ingredient of some red wines."

New York Times, June 6, 2008 [registration required]

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/04/health/research/04aging.html?em&ex=1212897600&en=29b3783f5156d05e&ei=5087%0A