Activating gene in key organ systems slows aging process throughout the body

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With a typical lifespan of around six weeks, the common fruit fly is one animal that could benefit from a slowing of the aging process. And that's just what a team of biologists at UCLA have achieved by activating a gene called AMPK. Possibly of more interest to us higher life forms is the researchers' belief that the discovery could help delay aging and age-related diseases in humans... Continue Reading Activating gene in key organ systems slows aging process throughout the body

Section: Medical

Tags: Aging, Cells, Enzyme, Lifespan, UCLA

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