Project description
Genetic factors that determine health in old age
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over by 2030. While living longer is certainly desirable, ageing has been linked to many challenges such as serious illnesses. However, there are some individuals who age well and seem to escape or delay age-related diseases. The EU-funded ElucidAge project seeks to shed light on this phenomenon by investigating genetic variants that are unique to long-lived individuals. The project will use cell culture and animal models such as mice to examine if and how the genes containing these variants play an active role in health in advanced age.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
- HORIZON.1.1 - European Research Council (ERC) Main Programme
Topic(s)
Funding Scheme
HORIZON-AG - HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based
Coordinator
80539 Munchen
Germany
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