Strict diet suspends development, doubles lifespan of worms
Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 16:00
in Biology & Nature
The centuries-long search for the fountain of youth has yielded only a few promising leads, one of which entails an extreme, emaciating diet. A new study of the tiny nematode worm C. elegans begins to explain this marvel of calorie restriction and hints at an easier way to achieve longevity.