Gene Therapy Extends Mouse Lifespan

Grond writes "ScienceDaily reports, 'Researchers at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre have demonstrated that the mouse lifespan can be extended by the application in adult life of a single treatment acting directly on the animal's genes. Mice treated at the age of one lived longer by 24% on average (PDF), and those treated at the age of two, by 13%. The therapy, furthermore, produced an appreciable improvement in the animals' health, delaying the onset of age-related diseases — like osteoporosis and insulin resistance — and achieving improved readings on aging indicators like neuromuscular coordination.' Notably, the therapy did not cause an increase in the incidence of cancer."

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And soon we shall have the immortal

[Anonymous Coward]

But they will be divided by a contest for power, for whoever takes the head of another shall gain his might.

I just hope they don't electrocute us all.

Re:And soon we shall have the immortal

[flyingsquid]

But they will be divided by a contest for power, for whoever takes the head of another shall gain his might.

But where will they find swords small enough to fit into their tiny little mouse paws?

Waste of Taxpayer $$$

[Anonymous Coward]

I really don't need mice that live longer. I need them to find a gene therapy to KILL mice. What's the point of this?

Re:And why exactly..

[rubycodez]

you're right, there's no point in it unless we can fuck hot young women until the end.