Tweaked Genes Can Double Worm's Lifespan

jlechem writes ">New Scientist is reporting that U.S. scientists have doubled the life span of nematode worms with no apparent physiological side affects. Before scientists were able to double the worms lifespan but they were unable to reproduce. The breakthrough was achieved by turning certain genes on and off at certain times during the development cycle of the worms. While limited to worms right now, the researchers believe this could eventually lead to longer human lifespans. So what happens to those people who don't want to live forever?"

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Re:2x the life but no reproduction sounds good to

[BluBrick]

Yes, having kids is a real win win situation. *laughs* ;-)

I've only ever seen the one kid, but I swear the couple down the road have triplets.
Their names are

• David don't!
• David stop that!
• David come back here!