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09/18/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Researchers examine a compound that can extend the lifespan of worms

Researchers identified a molecule that can prolong the lifespan of roundworms. The compound works by blocking an enzyme that plays a vital role in a cannabinoid pathway. The Scripps Research team also reported that the anti-aging biological pathway in the Caenorhabditis elegans roundworm is related to the cannabinoid pathways found in humans. “This study reveals a new life-extension pathway, but […]

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