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Caffeine extends life span, improves healthspan, and delays age-associated pathology in Caenorhabditis elegans
1 Dec 2012
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BACKGROUND: The longevity of an organism is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. With respect to genetic factors, a significant effort is being made to identify pharmacological agents that extend life span by targeting pathways with a defined role in the aging process. On the environmental side, the molecular mechanisms responsible for the positive influence of interventions such as dietary...
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