Cynthia Kenyon: A Mutation That Doubles C. elegans Lifespan
TED · Talk · YouTube title: Cynthia Kenyon: Experiments that hint of longer lives
Why it's here
Listed among resources in longevity and anti-aging discussions as a key piece of lifespan research.
What it covers
TED talk by biochemist Cynthia Kenyon on how a simple genetic mutation can double the lifespan of the worm C. elegans, and what that suggests about extending healthy human life.