Cynthia Kenyon: Experiments that hint of longer lives
Overview
TED talk by biochemist Cynthia Kenyon on how a simple genetic mutation can double the lifespan of the worm C. elegans, and what that suggests about extending healthy human life.
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Listed among resources in longevity and anti-aging discussions as a key piece of lifespan research.
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Video by TED, played through YouTube.
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