Tweaked Genes Can Double Worm's Lifespan

Posted by timothy on Saturday October 26, 2002 @04:34AM from the wanna-learn-how-to-fly dept.

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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let's just hope.... by standsolid · 2002-10-26 05:45 · Score: 0, Offtopic

Let's just hope the Worm's name isn't KLEZ. I don't need KLEZ soaked in wine and running amuk around my environemnt.

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conservation by sydlexic · 2002-10-26 07:35 · Score: 0, Offtopic

fact: your butt, nose and ears will last a lot longer if you stop picking them.