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Genetic switch starts aging in animals

23-Jul-2015

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Worm signals to itself to turn off cell tissues protective mechanisms, precisely at the onset of reproductive maturity, starting the decline of the adult animal. Happens over course of hours. Genetic switch is target for future research.

The study was published in the Molecular Cell journal.

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Molecular Cell

Journal that covers research on cell biology at the molecular level.

Northwestern University

Private multidisciplinary research university

Richard Morimoto

Professor at Northwestern University.

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Life Extension