Variations in lifespan within genetically identical populations in homogenous environments are remarkable, with the cause largely unknown. Here, the authors show that fatty acid elongase ELO-6 expression in mid-aged animals, influenced by PQM-1, predicts individual longevity in Caenorhabditis elegans isogenic populations.
- Weilin Kong
- Guoli Gu
- Mintie Pu
