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Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

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Russian researchers determined which genes are affected by mutation that extends lifespan of fruit flies. Comparing gene activity of long-living fly strains to the control insects helped reveal mechanisms of aging and identify drug targets associated with aging-related diseases.

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Elena Khavina, MIPT Press Office

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