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Monday, November 2

Nature CommunicationsNov 2

Worms lacking a regulatory protein lived longer on certain diets

Worm experiments traced the lifespan benefit to vitamin B12-dependent enzymes and a process that removes mitochondria, the cell’s energy-producing structures.Worm experiments traced the lifespan benefit to vitamin B12-dependent enzymes and a process that removes mitochondria, the cell’s energy-producing structures.

Experiments in wormsMechanisms

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Wednesday, May 27

npj AgingMay 27

Mitochondrial recycling declined in older mouse brain cells

Old male mice had about 34% less mitochondrial recycling in nerve cells and 31% less in astrocytes, a type of brain support cell, than young mice.Old male mice had about 34% less mitochondrial recycling in nerve cells and 31% less in astrocytes, a type of brain support cell, than young mice.

Mouse studyInterventions