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Honeybees and cell lines as models of DNA methylation and aging in response to diet.
Experimental gerontology - 1 Jul 2013
Ford Dianne
Abstract excerpt
DNA methylation patterns change as individuals grow older, and DNA methylation appears susceptible to modification by the diet. Thus DNA methylation may be a mechanism through which diet can affect aging and longevity. We propose that effects on DNA methylation also contribute to the extension in lifespan observed in response to dietary restriction. Relationships between diet-induced changes in DNA methylation...
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