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Gene in Worms Could Be Key to Longer Human Lifespan

13-Feb-2018

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Disabling the SET-26 gene’s function increased lifespan by nearly 20%.

SET-26 and SET-9 genes are associated with a longer and healthier life in C. elegans worms

Worms also appeared more robust, alert and resilient to stress as they aged.

SET-26 gene codes for a protein modulates how securely DNA is coiled.

SET-26 protein has a good homolog in humans.

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Cornell University

Private Ivy League research university in New York.

Siu Sylvia Lee

Associate Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Cornell University.

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Life Extension