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flag A UQ study finds miR-71 protects mitochondria in worms, potentially leading to treatments for aging, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases.

flag Scientists at The University of Queensland discovered that a microRNA called miR-71 helps reduce cellular stress by protecting mitochondria in C. elegans worms, preventing harmful stress signals from spreading. flag The study, published in Nature Communications, shows miR-71 regulates stress responses linked to aging, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases. flag While not developing an anti-aging drug, researchers say understanding this mechanism could lead to new treatments for metabolic and age-related conditions by targeting microRNAs to improve cellular resilience.

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