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Forestalling the Great Beyond with the Help of SIR2
A simple genetic program might be altered to prolong and improve life
The Scientist 2004, 18(8):34
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Since the dawn of consciousness, humans have been in a unique position to contemplate their own mortality. While this exercise has been a boon to philosophical musings, it has not led to any real scientific progress in understanding aging. Yet studies over the past several years provide evidence that the aging process is regulated under certain environmental conditions, such as caloric restriction (CR). Therapies based on this knowledge may not be far behind.
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