Stanford study identifies proteins that modulate life span in worms
Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 08:41
in Biology & Nature
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a new group of proteins involved in determining the life span of laboratory roundworms. Blocking the expression of one member of the group can extend the worm's life span by up to 30 percent. Because the proteins work in the worms' reproductive systems, the research represents yet another intriguing link between longevity and fertility...