Researchers discover first gene that specifically links calorie restriction to longevity

In studies going back to the 1930’s, mice and many other species subsisting on a severely calorie-restricted diet have consistently outlived their well-fed peers by as much as 40 percent. But just how a diet verging on the brink of starvation extends lifespan has remained elusive.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news97331233.html">Researchers discover first gene that specifically links calorie restriction to longevity</a></p> <p>In studies going back to the 1930’s, mice and many other species subsisting on a severely calorie-restricted diet have consistently outlived their well-fed peers by as much as 40 percent. But just how a diet verging on the brink of starvation extends lifespan has remained elusive.</p>