The issue of increasing life expectancy haunts scientists from all over the world. Another loud statement came from Northern California.
The term has been found to extend the life of the body, thanks to which a person will be able to live up to 800 years, or even more. Scientists at the University of Northern California announced that they were able to increase the lifespan of yeast bacteria tenfold, and that the ways they achieved this amazing result could be used in humans.
The secret is to remove two genes and reduce calorie intake. Scientists have already begun testing the new method in humans in Ecuador. According to a study published in PLoS Genetics:
“Researchers have created baker's yeast bacteria that have a 10-fold lifespan with no significant side effects. The method that has produced such important results is a combination of genetic and dietary changes.
Thanks to this method, scientists have come close to controlling the life and health of the basis of all living systems - the cells. "We are laying the groundwork for reprogramming the body for a healthy life," explained team leader Walter Longo.