DNA sequencing reveals significant decrease in gut bacterial diversity during agingPosted on by ConservativeMindA new study has revealed that gut bacteria may play a key role in aging, and that specific microbes could be targeted to promote healthy aging.
As Singapore faces a rapidly growing aging population, researchers are seeking ways to understand the aging process and identify key lifestyle and dietary factors to encourage healthy aging.
Using advanced DNA sequencing, the research team discovered a significant decrease in gut bacterial diversity as individuals age.
The team then turned to preclinical models of healthy aging to validate their findings from the human cohort.
This indicates that although the specific microbes may differ across species, the functional roles they play in fostering healthy aging may be similar.