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Scientists Find Path To Fountain of Youth |
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Written by Breitbart - AFP
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Saturday, 03 October 2009 |
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Article Source: Breitbart - AFP
The fountain of youth may exist after all, as a study showed that scientists have discovered means to extend the lifespan of mice and primates.The key to eternal -- or at least prolonged -- youth lies in genetic manipulation that mimics the health benefits of reducing calorie intake, suggesting that aging and age-related diseases can be treated.
Scientists from the Institute of Healthy Ageing at University College London (UCL) extended the lifespan of mice by up to a fifth and reduced the number of age-related diseases affecting the animals after they genetically manipulated them to block production of the S6 Kinase 1 (S6K1) protein.
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