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Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms

Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms is a research topic within Aging. Science Explorer counts 29k research works in it since 1950. 10.1% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the molecular mechanisms underlying aging, longevity, and age-related diseases. It covers topics such as oxidative stress, genetic regulation of lifespan, the impact of caloric restriction, mitochondrial function, RNA interference, inflammaging, insulin signaling, and proteostasis. The research spans model organisms like C. elegans and Drosophila to mammalian studies, providing insights into the fundamental processes of aging.

  • Aging
  • Oxidative Stress
  • Longevity
  • Genetic Regulation
  • Caloric Restriction
  • Mitochondrial Function
  • RNAi
  • Inflammaging
  • Insulin Signaling
  • Proteostasis
Research works
29k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
2.9k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.1%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+11%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
41% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
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