"Lifespan extension" refers to the act of prolonging or increasing the amount of time a person or living organism can live.
Sentences with «lifespan extension»
«Combining mutants results in 5-fold lifespan extension in C. elegans.» (sciencedaily.com)
SIRT1 but not its increased expression is essential for lifespan extension in caloric restricted mice. (cellr4.org)
«There is evidence that these genes may facilitate lifespan extension by increasing cellular maintenance and repair,» Levine said. (washingtonpost.com)