Genetic research shows degeneration in ageing worm

Genetic research focusing on the soil nematode C. elegans has generated fundamental new insights into the way in which these tiny worms age. During the ageing process, the activity of the worm's genes gradually becomes more turbulent and gene regulation declines. Because degenerative processes in worms and humans are similar, the research results offer clues for the prevention and medication of geriatric diseases. Researchers at Wageningen University publish their findings in the online edition of the journal Genome Research this week...

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