Life of worms prolonged by inhibiting enzyme found in humans
The Netherlands and UK-based researchers have prolonged lifespans of flies and worms by 10% by limiting the activity of an enzyme common across animal species, including humans. The enzyme, RNA polymerase III, is known to be essential for protein formation and cell growth. The effects were same as an immune-suppressing drug rapamycin, which has been shown to extend mice lifespans.