Breakthrough in Anti-Aging Research: Extending Lifespan by 80%

Scientists have successfully slowed aging in yeast cells by using a biosynthetic "clock" to rewire the circuit controlling normal deterioration. The researchers engineered a negative feedback loop to stall aging, transforming its normal function as a toggle switch. This created a clock-like device, called a gene oscillator, which drives the cell to periodically switch between two detrimental "aged" states, avoiding prolonged commitment to either and thus slowing degeneration. The clock-like gene oscillators could be a universal system for achieving this goal. Meanwhile, sticking to eight simple, heart-healthy habits can help people reach a ripe old age as well, according to a recent study. Dubbed "Life's Essential 8" (LE8), the main healthy tips include eating healthily, not smoking, and getting plenty of exercise and sleep.