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’” daf-16 encodes a transcription factor that controls the expression of more than 100 genes.
“It's as though daf-2 and daf-16 , the regulators, would be the conductors of an orchestra.
“ daf-16 is kind of the opposite of daf-2 , in the sense that it promotes longevity and youthfulness … so we call it ‘sweet 16.
. daf-2 encodes a receptor that is similar to those for insulin and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) in humans; this hormone receptor normally speeds up ageing in worms, but the mutations inhibit its action and enable the organisms to live longer.
“ daf-2 made a huge difference.”