The Longevity Seekers: Science, Business, and the Fountain of Youth – $295
by rgonzalezr
People have searched for the fountain of youth everywhere from Bimini to St. Augustine. But for a steadfast group of scientists, the secret to a long life lies elsewhere: in the lowly lab worm. By suppressing the function of just a few key genes, these scientists were able to lengthen worms’ lifespans up to tenfold, while also controlling the onset of many of the physical problems that beset old age. As the global population ages, the potential impact of this […]
Categories: Ciencia, Medicina • Tags: 2013, aging, Anton, ciencia, longevidad, longevity, Medicina, Medicine, Science, University of Chicago Press