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The longevity genes I work on are called “sirtuins,” named after the yeast SIR2 gene, the first one to be discovered. There are seven sirtuins in mammals, SIRT1 to SIRT7, and they are made by almost every cell in the body. When I started my research, sirtuins were barely on the scientific radar. Now this family of genes is at the forefront of medic... See more
David A. Sinclair, Matthew D. LaPlante • Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To
Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives
