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Neat News 2017-253 (added 2017-09-10)

Age Clock Turned Back

mitochondria.jpg
Public Domain by Louisa Howard

Scientists managed to extend the lifespan of fruitflies by taking out damaged mitochondria (power cells) in middle aged fruitflies. Potentially this could be transfered to humans and the onset of age-related illnesses such as Altzheimer's disease could be delayed.

News seen at: Science Daily - Top News

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