Complex Molecular Networks Promote Longevity

Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com J Investig Genomics 2015, 2(5): 00036 Ageing unavoidably leads to a drop in physical performance, disturbances in the overall physiology, steady senescence and finally to death. And though it is deeply rooted in our conscience that this is an unavoidable process we should not forget that there are organisms that exhibit negligible senescence and have a very prolonged lifespan. Species like the red sea urchin, some turtles, the naked mole rat and several others are examples for long living organisms and commonly are under extensive studies in order to reveal the most intimate molecular and cellular mechanisms which permit them to live longer. To understand the ability to delay the onset of ageing and moreover to find the mechanisms for combating age-associated diseases like cancer, dementia, respiratory disease, heart disease, etc. has been and always will be a good motivation for many scientific endeavours in the field.