Sense of smell could predict longevity
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 06-09-2021
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Chalasani added that if the signaling between neurons ends up being
important in how other organisms -including humans - age, then
manipulating the nervous system may prove a fruitful way to minimize the
effects of aging or rejuvenate brain functions. "There are a lot of
questions that remain about what exactly is changing as an animal ages,"
says researcher Sarah Leinwand. "We want to keep looking at what is
changing to cause some animals to have better functioning nervous
systems and to live longer."