Tag: Genetics

• What can a simple fruit fly teach us about aging? (Bio Detectives)

  

  A recent study could lead to interventions that extend human lifespan and improve health in our later years. Based on new evidence regarding a DNA-based theory of aging, this field aims to attenuate diseases of aging such as cancer, hypertension and Alzheimer’s disease. Aging research dates back many years, but thanks to scientists at the Buck…

  Sophie

  January 17, 2017

  Geroscience

  DNA, Genetics, Research