Muscling toward a longer life: Genetic aging pathway identified in flies
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 16:30
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have identified a set of genes that act in muscles to modulate aging and resistance to stress in fruit flies. Scientists have previously found mutations that extend fruit fly lifespan, but this group of genes is distinct because it acts specifically in muscles. The findings could help doctors better understand and treat muscle degeneration in human aging.