Genetic manipulation that more than doubles lifespan also leads to better offspring – according to new collaborative research from the University of East Anglia and Uppsala University.
Genetic manipulation that more than doubles lifespan also leads to better offspring – according to new collaborative research from the University of East Anglia and Uppsala University.
Researchers studied a gene, known as DAF-2, which is associated with ageing in roundworms (Caenorhabditis elegans).
They found that by reducing this gene’s expression, they could not only increase the worm's lifespan - but also improve the fitness of its offspring.
It is hoped that the findings could one day help us stay younger and healthier for longer.
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