# Tweet by [@keefmoon](http://twitter.com/keefmoon) on 2011-12-17 09:42:34 > [!INFO] Archived from [original tweet](http://twitter.com/keefmoon/status/147974960722354176) RT @GuardianJoanna: Gene tweak that extends lifespan of fruit flies could help slow human ageing http://t.co/tdiVbakT