Researcher

Cynthia Kenyon

Profile

Institution

University of California, San Francisco

Field

Molecular Genetics

Cynthia Kenyon discovered that a single-gene mutation could double the lifespan of C. elegans, founding the modern genetics of aging. She now leads aging research at Calico, Alphabet's longevity biotech.

Industry Ties

Industry Ties

Calico (Google/Alphabet)Elixir PharmaceuticalsUCSF

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