American scientists have recently identified 25 genes that are responsible for regulating the lifespan of two species, through gene analysis of budding yeast and nematodes.
Of the 25 "longevity genes," there are at least 15 similar versions in the human genome. This means that scientists may use this to target genetic targets in the human body to study how to slow down the aging process and treat aging-related diseases.
Research team personnel said that they chose unicellular budding yeast and Caenorhabditis elegans as genetic analysis objects, both of which are common model organisms in the field of aging research.
Brian Kennedy, a biochemist at the University of Washington, said that they hope to use genetic engineering methods to regulate the "longevity genes" in the human body. This will not only extend people's life expectancy, but also extend "healthy life span", that is, human life. The period of time that is healthy, not affected by aging-related diseases.