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Fine-tuning cellular energy increases longevity

AuthorJessica Moore
Date

February 25, 2016

New research from SBP has identified a protein that can extend the natural lifespan of C. elegans, a microscopic roundworm commonly used for research on aging and longevity. The findings, published in Cell Reports, expand what we know about the aging process and may lead to new ways to delay the onset of human age-related diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Continue reading “Fine-tuning cellular energy increases longevity”