A mutant worm with a change in one mitochondrial gene produces more reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can be harmful to cells by causing oxidative stress. However, this mutant worm is able to live ...

Lifespan extension is undeniably interesting, delving into the fundamental questions of what determines the expiration date of our cells (and our bodies). Research has found various genetic ...

Winter can take a toll. Heavy foods, reduced activity, and limited sunlight can slow metabolism and place added demand on the liver's natural clearance pathways. According to Dr. Mercola, a ...

We live in a world full of toxins. They’re in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and even the products we put on our skin. While it’s impossible to avoid these completely, your ...

Mutation in mitochondrial gene doubles the lifespan in the worm C. elegans by turning on a detox pathway, researchers report. A mutant worm with a change in one mitochondrial gene produces more ...