If I were a worm, I would rather be the long-lived mutant than the normal worm, that's for sure.
Cynthia KenyonIn the early '90s, we discovered mutations that could double the normal life span of worms.
Cynthia KenyonGenerally, older people in their fifties, sixties, and seventies are running most countries and are CEOs of corporations. Which isn't to say there aren't entrepreneurs, but if the young were better in every respect, there'd be no reason for the old. Our life span reflects our particular life strategy.
Cynthia KenyonCarbohydrates, and especially refined ones like sugar, make you produce lots of extra insulin. I've been keeping my intake really low ever since I discovered this. I've cut out all starch such as potatoes, noodles, rice, bread and pasta.
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