Preserving Peroxisomes Helps Maintain Mitochondrial Health and Extend Lifespan in C. elegans

Aging-US · Jul 21, 2026 · 5m

BUFFALO, NY — July 21, 2026 — A new #research paper was #published in Volume 18 of Aging on July 6, 2026, titled “Inhibition of peroxisomal protein PRX-11 promotes longevity in Caenorhabditis elegans via enhancements to mitochondria.” The study was authored by Yash Flora, Dhriti Shastri, Kathryn R. DeLeo, and K. Adam Bohnert from the Department of Biological Sciences, Louisiana State University. Aging is accompanied by the gradual decline of many cellular structures that help maintain healthy tissues and organs. Among these are peroxisomes, which play essential roles in breaking down toxic…