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doi: 10.1371/journal.pgen.0030129.
Genetics of aging in Caenorhabditis elegans
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Genetics of aging in Caenorhabditis elegans
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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Competing interests. The author has declared that no competing interests exist.
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