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Mitochondrion exists in almost all animal cells and converts food into the energy that powers the body. The researchers found mutations within mitochondrial DNA affect how long males live and the speed at which they age. Scientists are beginning to understand one of lifes enduring mysteries- why women live, on average, longer than men.Published in Current Biology, research led by Monash University describes how mutations to the DNA of the mitochondria can account for differences in the life expectancy of males and females. Mitochondria, which exist in almost all animal cells, are vital for life because they convert our food into the energy that powers the body.DrDamian Dowling and PhD student, Florencia Camus, both from the Monash School of Biological Sciences, worked with Dr David Clancy from Lancaster University to uncover differences in longevity and biological ageing across male and female fruit flies that carried mitochondria of different
Posted on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 16:11:07 +0000

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