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Gene helps mice live longer if they exercise

April 27, 2016 /

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New research with mice offers more evidence of a complex interaction between genes and the environment when it comes to living longer.

Scientists found that a gene called D2R in the brain’s dopamine system can play an important role in prolonging lifespan of mice–but only when combined with an enriched environment that included social interaction, sensory and cognitive stimulation, and, most critically, exercise.

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