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Review
. 2007 Sep;3(9):1565-71.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pgen.0030129.

Genetics of aging in Caenorhabditis elegans

Adam Antebi  1
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Review

Genetics of aging in Caenorhabditis elegans

Adam Antebi. PLoS Genet. 2007 Sep.

Abstract

A dissection of longevity in Caenorhabditis elegans reveals that animal life span is influenced by genes, environment, and stochastic factors. From molecules to physiology, a remarkable degree of evolutionary conservation is seen.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests. The author has declared that no competing interests exist.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. A Model for Insulin/IGF-1 Signal Transduction, Showing Associated Kinase Inputs and Nuclear Factors (See Text)
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