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Signs of ageing halted in the lab
BBC ^
| November 2, 2011
| James Gallagher
Posted on 11/02/2011 3:37:09 PM PDT by decimon
The onset of wrinkles, muscle wasting and cataracts has been delayed and even eliminated in mice, say researchers in the US.
It was done by "flushing out" retired cells that had stopped dividing. They accumulate naturally with age.
The scientists believe their findings could eventually "really have an impact" in the care of the elderly.
Experts said the results were "fascinating", but should be taken with a bit of caution.
The study, published in Nature, focused on what are known as "senescent cells". They stop dividing into new cells and have an important role in preventing tumours from progressing.
These cells are cleared out by the immune system, but their numbers build up with time. The researchers estimated that around 10% of cells are senescent in very old people.
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.co.uk ...
TOPICS: Health/Medicine; Science
KEYWORDS: aging; antiaging; cells; mayoclinic
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posted on
11/02/2011 3:37:11 PM PDT
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decimon
To: neverdem; DvdMom; grey_whiskers; Ladysmith; Roos_Girl; Silentgypsy; conservative cat; ...
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posted on
11/02/2011 3:37:37 PM PDT
by
decimon
To: decimon
As a 27 yr old male they better hurry up and it put it in a cream form.
To: decimon
I want me some of this and I want it like day before yesterday!
LLS
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posted on
11/02/2011 3:46:52 PM PDT
by
LibLieSlayer
("Americans are hungry to feel once again a sense of mission and greatness." Ronaldo Magnus)
To: LibLieSlayer
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posted on
11/02/2011 3:53:45 PM PDT
by
Cowgirl
To: decimon
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posted on
11/02/2011 3:57:11 PM PDT
by
CowboyJay
("Rick Perry has more red flags than a May Day parade." - fieldmarshalj)
To: decimon
Why the Elite wants the elderly, sick and dissenters to die soon.
0bama Deathcare desired outcome #1
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posted on
11/02/2011 3:58:28 PM PDT
by
combat_boots
(The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto.)
To: decimon
oh gawd... so the stupid will live forever??
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posted on
11/02/2011 3:59:29 PM PDT
by
sten
(fighting tyranny never goes out of style)
To: decimon
I bet Beer does the same thing!
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posted on
11/02/2011 4:02:19 PM PDT
by
Red_Devil 232
(VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
To: Cowgirl
I’ll check that out... tnx!
LLS
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posted on
11/02/2011 4:02:46 PM PDT
by
LibLieSlayer
("Americans are hungry to feel once again a sense of mission and greatness." Ronaldo Magnus)
To: decimon
The onset of wrinkles, muscle wasting and cataracts has been delayed and even eliminated in mice, say researchers in the US.
Sometimes it seems like all medical research is really about is giving mice better lives.
To: decimon
Flushing cells? I think this is a bit butchery. Cells need to be communicated with. They have a production, immunization and a self fixing mode and then some. Survivors of irradiation tell a story about this, as well as low metabolics controls.
Eternity is from the mana giver, not the mana itself which eventualy rots worse like new wine skin patch on old skin.
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posted on
11/02/2011 4:07:39 PM PDT
by
JudgemAll
(Democrats Fed. job-security Whorocracy & hate:hypocrites must be gay like us or be tested/crucified)
To: decimon
I have some “retired cells” I’d like to flush out!
I’m sure Obamacare will speed the research to get this to market and then pay for the scrips for everyone over 40....
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posted on
11/02/2011 4:08:10 PM PDT
by
G Larry
(I dream of a day when a man is judged by the content of his character)
To: decimon
Flushing cells? I think this is a bit butchery. Cells need to be communicated with. They have a production, immunization and a self fixing mode and then some. Survivors of irradiation tell a story about this, as well as low metabolics controls.
Eternity is from the mana giver, not the mana itself which eventualy rots worse like new wine skin patch on old skin.
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posted on
11/02/2011 4:08:19 PM PDT
by
JudgemAll
(Democrats Fed. job-security Whorocracy & hate:hypocrites must be gay like us or be tested/crucified)
To: LibLieSlayer
I want me some of this and I want it like day before yesterday!Well, there's a catch. This works in the lab but the moment you step outside...
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posted on
11/02/2011 4:11:03 PM PDT
by
decimon
To: decimon
Not turning to dust again? I hate it when that happens!
LLS
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posted on
11/02/2011 4:20:53 PM PDT
by
LibLieSlayer
("Americans are hungry to feel once again a sense of mission and greatness." Ronaldo Magnus)
To: decimon
If this lab miracle gets out and hits the medical-care industry, imagine the social implications...
"Don't whistle, son - that's your grandmother!"
- Robert A. Heinlein.
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posted on
11/02/2011 4:51:18 PM PDT
by
RedMDer
(Forward With Confidence!)
To: decimon
In America, women , vain women, are suckered by hydrating, serum infused creams that have undergone clinical trials.
The king of the con men are at oil of olay followed by the sucker catchers at L’oreal
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posted on
11/02/2011 4:54:20 PM PDT
by
bert
(K.E. N.P. +12 ..... Crucifixion is coming)
To: decimon
The onset of wrinkles, muscle wasting and cataracts has been delayed and even eliminated in mice, say researchers in the US. Just one tiny side-effect. It turns humans into mice.
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posted on
11/02/2011 5:02:18 PM PDT
by
6SJ7
(I'm an AmeriCain!)
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