Tiny worms hold clues to anti-aging and a longer life

Aging is an inevitable process marked by the gradual decline in cell, tissue, and organ functions. It has long been associated with a spectrum of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, neurodegeneration, and cancer. 

As scientists and medical professionals tirelessly pursue the ambitious goal of slowing down aging, cellular deterioration takes center stage as a complex mechanism linked to the aging of cells and tissues.

If the cells inside our bodies are like tiny factories, then inside these factories reside tiny powerhouses called mitochondria. These powerhouses help our…