Trudy Sitting with Robert Stand (IMAGE) Clemson University Caption Trudy Mackay (left) and Robert Anholt's latest research quantified variation in life span in the fruit fly genome, providing valuable insights for preserving health in elderly humans. Credit Pete Martin/Clemson College of Science Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.