Imagine that: If you could change one of the genes in an experiment, an aging gene, maybe you could slow down aging and extend lifespan. Cynthia Kenyon agingchangeexperiment Change image and share on social
Generally, older people in their fifties, sixties, and seventies are running most countries and are CEOs of corporations. Which isn't to say there aren't entrepreneurs, but if the young were better in every respect, there'd be no reason for the old. Our life span reflects our particular life strategy. Cynthia Kenyon ceocorporationcountry share on social
It is unlikely that changes in telomeres are influencing the lifespan of the worm. That is because telomeres only shorten when cells divide. Most of the cells of the worm stop dividing when the worm becomes an adult. Cynthia Kenyon adultcelldivide share on social
Carbohydrates, and especially refined ones like sugar, make you produce lots of extra insulin. I've been keeping my intake really low ever since I discovered this. I've cut out all starch such as potatoes, noodles, rice, bread and pasta. Cynthia Kenyon breadcarbohydratecut share on social
With worms you can just change genes at random and see if you can find a mutant that does what you want it to do. Cynthia Kenyon changefindgene Change image and share on social
In the early '90s, we discovered mutations that could double the normal life span of worms. Cynthia Kenyon 90sdiscoverdouble Change image and share on social