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Does Longer Lifespan Mean Longer Healthspan?

Authors :
Brian K. Kennedy
Malene Hansen
Source :
Trends in Cell Biology. 26:565-568
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2016.

Abstract

Once thought to be impossible, it is now clear that changing the activity of several conserved genetic pathways can lead to lifespan extension in experimental organisms. In humans, however, the goal is to extend healthspan, the functional and disease-free period of life. Are the current pathways to lifespan extension also improving healthspan?

Details

ISSN :
09628924
Volume :
26
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Trends in Cell Biology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....a5a06c913f5719f0c456f1c7413e8eb1
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcb.2016.05.002