A core idea in molecular biology is that one gene codes for one protein. Now biologists have found an example of a gene that yields two forms of a protein – enabling it to evolve new functionality.

Biologists explain function of Pentagone Study shows how the protein controls the development of fruit fly wings Date: June 28, 2016 Source: BIOSS - Centre for Biological Signalling Studies ...

"Knowing this, we can help explain the parallel changes in cognition and health associated with aging. Also with good mitochondrial function, the aging processes will occur much more slowly.