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Impacts of Mechanistic Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) Inhibition on Aged Human Muscle (Rapamune)

This study looks at how a drug called Rapamune, which affects a body process called mTOR, might help older men keep their muscles strong. As we age, muscle can weaken, and this study aims to see if Rapamune, alone or with exercise, can make a positive difference.