Scientists have identified synergistic cellular pathways for longevity that amplify lifespan fivefold in C. elegans, a nematode worm used as a model in aging research. The increase in lifespan would …read more Source:: Science
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Fruit flies live longer with combination drug treatment
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•A triple drug combination has been used to extend the lifespan of fruit flies by 48 percent in a new study. …read more Source:: Science
Accurate measurements of sodium intake confirm relationship with mortality
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•Eating foods high in salt is known to contribute to high blood pressure, but does that linear relationship extend to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death? Recent cohort studies …read more Source:: Science
Americans slow down the clock of age
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•A close examination of national health data indicate that the rate of biological aging appears to be more delayed for all Americans, but particularly for men, which may extend their …read more Source:: Science
Genes used to extend banana lifespan
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•Bananas never last very long — within a few days of buying them, the rot sets in. But now Israeli scientists have found a way to significantly slow the decomposition …read more Source:: UKScienceNews