In old C. elegans specimens, those treated with dietary restrictions (right) showed more
youthful gene splicing patterns than naturally - aged animals (left)(Credit: Caroline Heintz)
In old
C. elegans specimens, those treated with dietary restrictions (right) showed more
youthful gene splicing patterns than naturally - aged animals (left)(Credit: Caroline Heintz)
Not exact matches
Keeping the entire process of
gene expression running smoothly is key to maintaining
youthful health, and the researchers wanted to study the broad effects that might ripple out from the natural, age - related disturbances to the
splicing process.