Aging rewires RNA production, favoring short genes over long neuronal ones
A Northwestern Medicine study published in PNAS reveals that aging alters RNA production, reducing overall transcription activity and favoring shorter genes over longer neurodevelopmental ones. This shift, observed in both mice and human tissues, could offer new targets for anti-aging therapeutic strategies.
Why it matters
Understanding how aging affects gene expression at the RNA level is crucial for developing effective anti-aging interventions and treatments for age-related diseases, potentially extending healthy human lifespan.
by Melissa Rohman, Northwestern University
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