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The Longevity Secret for Tortoises Is Held In Their Low Metabolism Rate
There is a common saying “Live Fast and Die Young” however, the contrary is equally true – Live slow and Die Old. Tortoises are reptiles that can live to an advanced age. Their main secret for longevity is a low metabolism and not their slow speed. However, both low speed and metabolism are connected. It [...]
Continue reading...Your Dog’s Lifespan Is Determined by Its Personality
Monday, June 28, 2010
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The size of dogs is a known factor for dog’s longevity. Smaller dogs tend to outlive bigger dogs. However, body size and mass are not the only factors that determine how long a dog will live. Fascinatingly, according to a new study, a dog’s personality influences its longevity. This might intriguingly promote better understanding of [...]
Continue reading...Changing The biological Age of Old Flies
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...Transhumanism v.s Humanism; the Gate-way To Longevity
Thursday, June 3, 2010
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The taken for granted issues are nowadays more frequently being challenged. As it was said in the film by Steve Martin, “The Man with Two Brains “You’re playing God”, “Somebody has to!”” this shows how perceptions are altering. The debate whether we should or should not play “GOD” is an increasingly tense topic. Many humanists [...]
Continue reading...Smell Appears To Have An Impact On Aging
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
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What is the significance of the smell of a fine meal to you? It may be more important than what you tend to believe. Researchers from various universities, namely; University of Houston, University of Michigan and Baylor College of Medicine, have revealed in a study that will be published in the open-access journal, PLoS Biology, [...]
Continue reading...Department Of Defense Studies Battlefield Life Extension Techniques on Swine
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
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Leave it to the pentagon to come up with a technique to prolong life when it is require on the battlefield. Far too many lives are lost in any battle but when American citizens are reading about combat fatalities pouring in from two war fronts – well, it was about time the “Brass” took a [...]
Continue reading...Biological Immortality – It Does Exist On Earth
Friday, January 8, 2010
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Humans have been locked into research to find methods of increasing our longevity with a goal of someday perhaps actually achieving immortality. After spending many years and billions of dollars on research, man has come no closer to attaining immortality than when the first fish sprouted legs and crawled out of the ocean. Oh sure, [...]
Continue reading...Life Extension Research Exponential Results
Monday, January 4, 2010
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Aging might soon become treatable as any other illness. To unwind the intricate puzzle of the aging process substantial progress is still required. Yet, to reverse the aging process is an even more complex obstacle. Let’s not ignore facts: it appears unattainable considering that cure for cancer hasn’t yet been discovered despite the fact that [...]
Continue reading...Immortality A Loss Ability in Cell’s Life Cycle
Sunday, December 13, 2009
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The cycle of life is dreadful in its hectic prowess to end and start life at a continuum of immortality. Death as a means to an end and birth as start to a beginning are all encompassing characteristics of the eternal cycle of life. The butterfly is a typical representation of life cycles where the [...]
Continue reading...Science Seeing a New Icon; the African Rodent
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 [...]
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Monday, July 12, 2010
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