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Only CS genes were available for co-option and utilization for xanthine alkaloid biosynthesis in yerba mate whereas coffee only had xanthine methyltransferase (XMT) genes. Both CS- and XMT-type caffeine biosynthetic enzymes were present in the ancestor of core eudicots but numerous apparent losses of one or the other or both has occurred during lineage diversification. Gene loss is represented by vertical bar on relevant branches of the cladogram.

Scientists Map Fountain of Youth Genes in Ancient South American Tea Plant

When the protein STING (pink) is activated, the transcription factor TFEB (green) is shuttled into the nucleus where it stimulates the production of lysosomes

STING Protein Plays Dual Role in Cellular Health and Aging, Pitt Study Finds

Illustration of circadian clocks in a cell

Time Warp: Resveratrol Tweaks Tiny Timers Inside Cells, Hints at Anti-Aging Hope

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