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Key Gene Found Responsible For Accelerated Aging and Cancer

First time accepted submitter gbrennan123 writes "Researchers at NYU School of Medicine have identified a single gene that simultaneously controls inflammation, accelerated aging and cancer. From the article: '"This was certainly an unexpected finding," said principal investigator Robert J. Schneider, PhD, the Albert Sabin Professor of Molecular Pathogenesis, associate director for translational research and co-director of the Breast Cancer Program at NYU Langone Medical Center. "It is rather uncommon for one gene to have two very different and very significant functions that tie together control of aging and inflammation. The two, if not regulated properly, can eventually lead to cancer development. It's an exciting scientific find."'"

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  1. Re:"aging and inflammation.The two, if not regulat by pitchpipe · · Score: 5, Funny

    how does one regulate aging?

    Convince Republicans that it involves gays marrying.

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    Look where all this talking got us, baby.