“In the early '90s, we discovered mutations that could double the normal life span of worms.”
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Cynthia Kenyon
Cynthia Kenyon is a renowned biologist known for her contributions to the study of biological aging. Born in 1955, she graduated from Stanford University and has been a professor at the University of California, San Francisco. Kenyon's research focuses on extending the lifespan of nematodes, providing new insights into human aging and disease. more
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