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[narrator] Scientist mutated the same gene in fruit flies

Scientist mutated the same genein fruit flies and their lifespan nearly doubled. In mice,...

Explained • S01E15 • 2018

[narrator] Scientist mutated the same gene
in fruit flies and their lifespan nearly doubled. In mice, it extended their lives by 50%. All these organisms not only lived longer, but they were more resistant
to multiple chronic diseases. If one gene, in one pathway, can modulate the rate of aging,
we're in business

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[narrator] Scientist mutated the same gene in fruit flies

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and their lifespan nearly doubled.

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In mice, it extended their lives by 50%.

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All these organisms not only lived longer,

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but they were more resistant to multiple chronic diseases.

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If one gene, in one pathway,

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can modulate the rate of aging, we're in business.

Duration

26 seconds

Views

23

Timestamp in Movie

00:10:45

Uploaded

Jun 27, 2025

Season

1

Episode

15

Genres

Production

Amicus Productions

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A documentary series that looks to explore the big questions of today.