CLK-1 regulates aging by modulating ROS production

Suppression of what would appear to be another "master" age-related gene, clk-1, was shown to extend the lifespan of mice by 32%. This is a significant amount, equivalent to the addition of about 25 years if this translates directly to humans. I'd say that's worth investigating in humans. The article didn't say if the mice were on the gene supressor their entire lives, or what portion of their life, so it may be of less use to those of us already alive, but would problably still be of some benefit.

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