Showing posts with label IRS-1 gene mice 20% 30% male female insulin skin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IRS-1 gene mice 20% 30% male female insulin skin. Show all posts

Monday, 22 October 2007

Gene linked to ageing in mice

Male mice without a gene called IRS-1 lived 20% longer.
Female mice without the gene lived 30% longer.
The mice also had brighter eyes and healthier bones and skin.
IRS-1 regulates the function of insulin