Disabling a Single Gene Extends Mice Life by 20%

We’ve known for a while that severely limiting your dietary intake, while somehow still managing to get all your necessary nutrients, can extend lifespan dramatically. Caloric Restriction (CR) can increase a mouse’s lifespan by about 50%. Of course, no one wants to eat less so scientists have been pursuing other avenues to achieve CR benefits. [...]

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