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The spe-10 mutant has longer life and increased stress resistance.
Neurobiology of aging - 1 Jan 2000
Cypser J R, Johnson T E
Abstract excerpt
We investigated the life span of spe-10 mutant nematodes. We also tested resistance of spe-10 mutants to ultraviolet (UV) light, heat, and paraquat and examined the relationship between resistance to UV light and the fertility defect of these animals. The spe-10 mutation significantly increased mean life span. Additionally, the mutation significantly increased resistance to both UV light and to heat. Resistance...
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