Alterations in mitochondrial function are believed to play a major role in aging processes in
many species, including fungi and animals, and increased oxidative stress is considered a
major consequence of altered mitochondrial function. In support of this theory, a lot of
correlative evidence has been collected, suggesting that changes in mitochondrial DNA
accumulate with age in certain tissues. Furthermore, genetic experiments from lower
eukaryotic model organisms, indicate a strong correlative link between increased resistance …