Archives for September 4, 2001

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Low-cal diet slows down aging process

Elderly mice put on a low-calorie regime saw anti-aging effects that researchers say suggests older humans could reap the benefits of such diets.

Genes for eternal life

Why do individuals in certain families live longer than others? Is there a genetic type that will dictate a long life? Recent findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences this week suggest that this may be the case.