Aging has long been explained in different ways. One traditional view is that it results from the gradual accumulation of molecular damage over time. Another perspective, based on evolutionary theory, suggests that natural selection strongly protects health during youth and reproductive years but becomes less effective later in life.
Aging Research
In a new study, researchers used C. elegans to investigate how changes in lipids during aging might impact lifespan and healthspan.
Researchers examined roundworms to determine the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in progressive neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
The mechanisms and pathways involved in the health and aging benefits conveyed by green tea were investigated in C. elegans.