Longer lifespan comes with a price – physicians discovered: Alzheimer and Parkinson syndromes incidence – among others – raises with age. Theorists – say that aging is a predetermined process. That is, the longer we live, the more exposed we are to degenerative diseases. “A new cure has been found” – Professor Richard, I. Morimoto, [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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According to a research, made by the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, the survival rate of hibernating mammals, during their hibernation period in winter is higher than in active months of the year. The researchers also discovered that their overall rate of survival in comparison with non-hibernators, of similar size, is much higher. Biologist [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, November 6, 2010
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The objective of an analysis of the evolution of ageing is to be able to give an explanation why almost all living things undergo weakness and death due to the ageing process. The scientific community has not yet agreed on a single answer. As a result, the evolutionary origin of senescence is still an elementary [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, June 5, 2010
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It is incredible to see how different species respond to aging and how they can manipulate their own life span. For instance, old flies have the possibility to turn into young moms again. They can rejuvenate themselves. According to a report published by the University of Southern California, female flies can turn their biological clock [...]
Continue reading...Monday, March 29, 2010
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Injecting stem cells to treat patients with heart attack is showing insignificant progress. The heart does apparently not regenerate its tissues that easily. Recently, it was discovered that the way the heart regenerates new tissues is different and is independent of stem cells. Recent research is shedding light on the clinical failure involved in stem [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, December 10, 2009
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In science, the best approach to understand aging and longevity is to adapt and evaluate facts already present. The capturing of an African rodent and its distinct characteristics are attracting the attention of scientists. The rodent is remarkably resilient to cancer and handles aging better than most. This naked mole rat can help scientist to [...]
Continue reading...Friday, December 4, 2009
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A human dream has already been achieved by the jellyfish. The jellyfish is a living museum, it genus has existed for many years, and eventually it is very old. Recent studies find that jellyfish are immortal. The jellyfish can regenerate; it can turn from adult to infant repeatedly, however it is in fact only performed [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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The world’s oceans are in the process of being taken over by a tiny little sea urchin that will not die. In fact, so unique is this little sea creature that it is drawing the attention of longevity and anti aging research scientists. To state that this jellyfish is immortal would not be overstating the [...]
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Monday, October 24, 2011
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