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Switching off genes could extend lifespan by 60 per cent

12-Oct-2015

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238 genes identified that, when silenced, increase the lifespan of yeast cells.

Half of these genes are also present in mammals.

Researchers examined 4698 strains of yeast, each with a single gene deletion.

Most impressive results from LOS1 gene.

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Brian Kennedy

Prof of Biochemistry and Physiology at NUS, CSO Ponce De Leon Health

Buck Institute

Independent biomedical research institute focused on aging

Mark McCormick

Assistant Professor in Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of New Mexico.

University of Washington (UW)

Public research university in Seattle, Washington

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Life Extension