Study May Have Found Fountain of Youth


	Study May Have Found Fountain of Youth

merrie

10-4-2009 8:05 AM

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age-related diseases, animal research, genetic manipulation, low-calorie diet

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The scientists said the mice had stronger bones, were leaner and were protected from Type 2 diabetes. They also performed better at motor tasks, and had better cognition.

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10-4-2009 11:33 AM

The Infowarrior

The latest finding in genetics are that our genes are not fixed, in other word they can be changed, makes you wonder...

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