A team of Chinese scientists on Wednesday said they have identified a longevity gene that may potentially enhance human resistance to ageing and become a new target for managing pests.
Previous research has predominantly concentrated on the mitochondria, while comparatively less emphasis has been placed on the influence of cell nuclei, which have undergone a long-term co-evolutionary process alongside the mitochondria. They pinpointed four, including one called CG11837, and undertook experiments to diminish their activities in fruit flies.
The gene suppression led to a pronounced shortening of their lifespans, with the diminution spanning from 25 to 59 per cent.
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