Dietary restriction increases lifespan through effects on the gut
Friday, July 15, 2016 - 11:11
in Biology & Nature
Dietary restriction, or limited food intake without malnutrition, has beneficial effects on longevity in many species, including humans. A new study represents a major advance in understanding how dietary restriction leads to these advantages. Using the small roundworm C. elegans as a model, scientists showed that autophagy in the intestine is critical for lifespan extension.