Archives for September 4, 2001

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Genes for eternal life

Why do individuals in certain families live longer than others? Is there a genetic type that will dictate a long life? Recent findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences this week suggest that this may be the case.

Low-cal diet slows down aging process

Elderly mice put on a low-calorie regime saw anti-aging effects that researchers say suggests older humans could reap the benefits of such diets.