Friday, 10 January 2014

Information on the human metabolism

Researchers working with like yeast can also be found as a large part of the DNA of yeast in humans. That makes a very suitable yeast genetic model.
The result came as Yitzhak genes on the track that we already know to prolong the lifespan of yeast when they are turned off. But there were detected seven other genes that play a role. These genes have been extensively tested. Researchers switched them out in real yeast. Two genes were found - when switched off - indeed lead to a longer life span of yeast. Disabling these two genes therefore had the same effect as calorie restriction. How can that be? Research shows that elimination of these genes results in a little more stressful. Just as a limitation of the calories that does.
This research has also implications for humans? Certainly. Yitzhak showed the algorithm loose on information on the human metabolism and also came when a number of genes that could transform old cells. Unfortunately it is not yet possible to determine whether these genes through trials that have actually impact on people.
However, there seem to sit between genes which are known to prolong life. Yeast, worms and mice Yitzhak now wants to find out whether other genes that the algorithm observed the same effect on mice. And who knows, in the end it leads to drugs that address these genes and ensure that people are living longer.

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