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troutman · 08-07-2013, 10:38 AM

Can We Slow Aging?

Posted 02.26.11
NOVA scienceNOW

Could a gene that doubles the lifespan of tiny worms help extend human lives, too? In Hawaii, a group of exceptionally healthy elderly men—who just so happen to share a genetic link to those long-lived worms—could hold the answer.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/ca...low-aging.html

08-07-2013, 10:38 AM	#35
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Can We Slow Aging? Posted 02.26.11 NOVA scienceNOW Could a gene that doubles the lifespan of tiny worms help extend human lives, too? In Hawaii, a group of exceptionally healthy elderly men—who just so happen to share a genetic link to those long-lived worms—could hold the answer. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/ca...low-aging.html