Giving flies a choice of foods changes the chemical messaging in their brain that is responsible for coordinating metabolism, shortening their lifespan as a result.
A study shows for the first time how antibodies can prevent hantavirus infection, with findings that may lead to new treatment and prevention strategies.
Scientists have identified a metabolic pathway associated with aging and mitochondrial dysfunction in fruit flies, and show that downregulation of this pathway can extend lifespan.
Blocking proton leaks in mitochondria via a crucial mitochondrial transport protein can rejuvenate aging heart cells and helps reverse aging heart dysfunction.