First Biology of Ageing Conference explores how to prolong life, maintain health

By Kim Arlington
Updated April 29 2016 - 11:13am, first published 10:29am
These mice are siblings. The healthy-looking mouse on the right had its senescent cells eliminated. The other did not.  Photo: Jan van Deursen and Darren Baker
These mice are siblings. The healthy-looking mouse on the right had its senescent cells eliminated. The other did not. Photo: Jan van Deursen and Darren Baker

What's the secret to a long and healthy life? Scientists gathering in Sydney on Friday may have the answers.