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- Researchers published a new study in Nature Communications journal.
- They study alternative splicing in mammals.
- They compare 26 different mammal species.
- The species live from 2.2 to 37 years.
- Alternative splicing makes many different proteins.
- Splicing predicts lifespan better than gene activity.
- They also study six tissues, including the brain.
- The brain shows twice as many events.
- Many RNA-binding proteins control splicing.
- The work finds new targets for healthy aging.
Difficult words
- animal — A living thing that can move and feel.animals
- study — A careful examination or investigation.
- mammal — A type of animal that has hair and feeds with milk.mammal types
- gene — A part of DNA that controls traits.genes
- splice — To join or connect parts together.spliced, splicing
- brain — The organ in the head that controls thinking.
- aging — The process of becoming older.
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Discussion questions
- What animals do you think live the longest?
- Why do you think studying genes is important?
- How do you feel about aging?
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