Scientists identify gene that may resist aging, kill pests

A team of Chinese scientists has identified a longevity gene that may potentially enhance human resistance to aging and become a new target for managing pests, reports Xinhua news agency.

Mitochondria, as the powerhouses of the cell, play a pivotal role in cellular energy production and are closely linked to the aging process. 

Research on extending lifespan through optimizing mitochondrial function has garnered considerable interest across the scientific community.

Previous research has predominantly concentrated on the mitochondria, while comparatively less emphasis has been placed on the influence of cell nuclei, which have undergone a long-term co-evolutionary process alongside the mitochondria.