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“Perhaps genes did regulate the aging process. Perhaps different organisms had different life spans because a universal regulatory 'clock' was set to run at different speeds in different species.” quote by Cynthia Kenyon
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“Perhaps genes did regulate the aging process. Perhaps different organisms had different life spans because a universal regulatory 'clock' was set to run at different speeds in different species.”

Cynthia Kenyon

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A hypothesis that aging is controlled by a biological clock that runs at species‑specific speeds.

In simple terms: Aging may be a species‑specific clock.

Key Takeaway

Explore factors influencing lifespan.

Themes

biology aging genetics

Mood

inquisitive hopeful

Type

scientific philosophical

When to use this quote

  • research labs
  • healthcare policy
  • public health education

Key Concepts

regulatory mechanisms lifespan variation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports a universal aging clock?
  • How could this knowledge affect longevity research?
A Different Perspective

Complex genetics may limit simple interventions.

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