Rockfish DNA and Longevity Study
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What did the study published in Science Advances suggest about rockfish DNA?

It may hold the secrets to a longer life.

How old can some rockfish species live to be?

200 years old

What did the researchers find when they combed through nearly two dozen rockfish genomes?

Genes associated with increased longevity

According to study coauthor Stephen Treaster, what is the greatest risk factor for diseases like cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s?

<p>Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who described the study as 'a cool study' and expressed excitement about the research on remarkable species with extreme lifespans?

<p>Peter Sudmant</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason rockfish are studied as a model for longevity?

<p>To study why some species live longer than others</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the incredible diversity in longevity of rockfish species?

<p>10 to 200 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the researchers sequence in the genomes of 23 rockfish species?

<p>Coding elements, conserved noncoding elements, ultraconserved noncoding elements, and microRNAs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What network of genes did the researchers find to be involved in longevity?

<p>Insulin signaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

What pathway are the researchers particularly excited about in relation to aging?

<p>Flavonoid metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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