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Animals Living Longer Than Expected – The world’s Oldest Dog Died
In the end of 2011, the world’s oldest dog, Pusuke died. According to the Guinness Book of records Pusuke was 26 years and 9 months old. For a senior citizen dog, the dog seemed to very health. Living to the age of 26 years is a great achievement, based on statistics only 8 percent of [...]
Continue reading...Mice In Laboratories Unlocking New Secrets of the Fountain of Youth
15. January 2012
Mice tend to end up their life being prototypes of medical research. We should note that mice represent 50 percent of the laboratory animals used for experiment and thus the prime source of testing for modern medicine. Recently, a group of research from University of Pittsburgh confirmed that they had found the secret behind a [...]
Continue reading...Telomere a Biomarker That Predicts Longevity of Birds
14. January 2012
Earlier researches on humans have shown that the length of telomeres determines the potential lifespan of people. The same as has been proven for young zebra Finches (Taeniopygia Guttata). The telomeres are the protective caps (ends) of chromosomes, and the longer the telomere the stronger is the protection of the chromosomes. Telomeres gives DNA sequences [...]
Continue reading...Longevity Research On Fruit Flies Providing Promising Hope For Longevity
25. December 2011
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In a wide range of mammals, caloric restriction has shown significant benefits in delaying or even preventing age-related diseases and aging. Yet, biologists have been struggling to provide a comprehensive explanation behind this magical formula. In a recent study conducted in Sweden, the one enzyme responsible for the health benefit of caloric restriction was revealed [...]
Continue reading...Scientists Discover Origin of Blood Stem Cells
18. December 2011
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At the Cell & Developmental Biology of the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Professor Nancy Speck’s team finds a particular molecular marker directly related with hematopoietic (blood) stem cells abbreviated as HSCs. The pathway was found in the course of developing an embryo, and this insight adds significant contribution to research in cell-engineering. [...]
Continue reading...What a 256-Year Old Man Proves About Longevity
6. December 2011
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There are legends suggesting that not only one person but several iconic figures in human history have lived beyond a hundred and fifty years. One such legend is the Mr. Li Qing Yun, who was born in 1677 and died in 1933. He was so called herbal expert, tactical consultant, qigong master or simply a [...]
Continue reading...Worms Helping Scientists to Find Longevity Genes
26. November 2011
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Most of us prefer to look young. It might soon be possible to look 30 years at the age of 60. The elixir of youth is being developed in various labs. One of the potential secrets of the fountain of youth might be revealed from the roundworm. An organism, as small as a comma, is [...]
Continue reading...Red Wine Compound Exhibits Promise For the First Time in Human Trial
25. November 2011
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A research reported on 1st November 2011, for the very first time that a red-wine compound exhibited hopeful health benefits when tested on humans. This relatively small study had eleven participants, who were greatly overweight but healthy. It was observed that consuming low dosage of Resveratrol, the red-wine compound, for 30 days led to several [...]
Continue reading...Study On Yeast Holds Promising Hints For A Youthful Future
23. November 2011
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Recent research on yeast, seem to be revealing intriguing information on how to look young for several to come. A group of researchers from National Taiwan University & Johns Hopkins have managed to alter the lifespan of typical single-celled yeast organisms. This was achieved by comprehending how to restore and remove protein associated with the [...]
Continue reading...Human Lifespan Research stimulated by Senescence Breakthrough
16. November 2011
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Research continues to move at a snail’s pace as far as the most basic and difficult challenge related to the health of humans is concerned – increasing lifespan. It should most aptly be described as a long process and study which defines timelines. But it is not an easy puzzle to unravel. But then, once [...]
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16. January 2012
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