Do you want to live forever? Lessons learned from the biology of aging

Aging affects us all, but we still do not know how the process evolves or if we can modulate its pace. This issue of PLOS Biology presents a Collection of articles that explores different aspects of aging, discussing what challenges still need to be overcome.

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PLoS Biology
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2026-05-29
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3003835
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Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
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Do you want to live forever? Lessons learned from the biology of aging

Inés Álvarez-García, William B. Mair
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Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
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Do you want to live forever? Lessons learned from the biology of aging

Inés Álvarez-García, William B. Mair
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Aging affects us all, but we still do not know how the process evolves or if we can modulate its pace. This issue of PLOS Biology presents a Collection of articles that explores different aspects of aging, discussing what challenges still need to be overcome.

PLoS BiologyVol. 24(5)
Public Library of Science (US), Massachusetts Department of Public Health (US), Harvard University (US)
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