News tagged with sirtuin protein

Sirtuin protein discovery opens door to potential 'molecular fountain of youth'

A new study led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, represents a major advance in the understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind aging while providing new hope for the development of targeted treatments ...

Medical research Jan 31, 2013 | 4.9 / 5 (17) | 6 |

Proteins linked to longevity may be involved in mood control

(Medical Xpress) -- Over the past decade, MIT biologist Leonard Guarente and others have shown that very-low-calorie diets provoke a comprehensive physiological response that promotes survival, all orchestrated by a set of ...

Medical research Dec 09, 2011 | 4.7 / 5 (3) | 1 |