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2009-10-02 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Scientists find path to fountain of youth

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Posted by gorb 2009-10-02 01:43|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Scientists have shown since the 1930s that reducing the calorie intake by 30 percent for rats, mice and -- in a more recent finding -- primates can extend their lifespan by 40 percent and have health benefits.

So where are all these 100+ old North Koreans & Africans?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2009-10-02 02:35|| 2009-10-02 02:35|| Front Page Top

#2 FTA: "Male mice showed little difference in lifespan although they also demonstrated some of the health benefits" It looks like it needs a bit more work for the guys.

"As rapamycin is already used in humans as an immunosuppresant -- to prevent a patient from rejecting an organ after transplant -- it could not be administered as an anti-ageing drug in its current form." And this doesn't look good unless you happen to have a new kidney.

Posted by tipover 2009-10-02 03:11|| 2009-10-02 03:11|| Front Page Top

#3 Until they know what the S6K1 protein does, why it's produced, why it's not selected against and what happens when it's not produced then we are just looking at a "this is interesting increase my grant!" article.

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2009-10-02 07:02|| 2009-10-02 07:02|| Front Page Top

#4 Not that there's anything wrong with that ...

Posted by Steve White 2009-10-02 10:41|| 2009-10-02 10:41|| Front Page Top

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