Gene Study Seeks Secret of Long Life / Thomas H. Maugh II.
by Maugh, Thomas H; Borenstein, Seth; SIRS Publishing, Inc.
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BookSeries: SIRS Enduring Issues 2002Article 57Family. Publisher: Los Angeles Times Syndicate, 2001; Knight-Ridder, 2001ISSN: 1522-3213;.Subject(s): Aging -- Genetic aspects | Centenarians | Genes | Genetics -- Research | LongevityDDC classification: 050 Summary: GENE STUDY SEEKS SECRET OF LONG LIFE -- "Researchers believe they are closing in on the first human gene ever shown to increase longevity--a gene that might be able to add two decades to a healthy life span." (LOS ANGELES TIMES) This article provides details of a longevity study in which researchers were able to pinpoint a specific gene they believe may "act to suppress or delay diseases associated with aging.".Summary: CRACKING THE GENETIC CODE FOR LONGER LIFE -- "Researchers found a DNA strand linked to longevity. They hope to find a drug to mimic it." (PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER) This article examines the results of the longevity study and analyzes its implications on the field of aging.
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Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002.
Originally Published: Gene Study Seeks Secret of Long Life, Aug. 28, 2001; pp. A1+.
Originally Published: Cracking the Genetic Code for Longer Life, Aug. 28, 2001; pp. A1+.
GENE STUDY SEEKS SECRET OF LONG LIFE -- "Researchers believe they are closing in on the first human gene ever shown to increase longevity--a gene that might be able to add two decades to a healthy life span." (LOS ANGELES TIMES) This article provides details of a longevity study in which researchers were able to pinpoint a specific gene they believe may "act to suppress or delay diseases associated with aging.".
CRACKING THE GENETIC CODE FOR LONGER LIFE -- "Researchers found a DNA strand linked to longevity. They hope to find a drug to mimic it." (PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER) This article examines the results of the longevity study and analyzes its implications on the field of aging.
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