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Scientists discover genes that let you live forever

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 16:49:41 +0000

Scientists have achieved another breakthrough in identifying ‘longevity genes’ – genes that allow the lucky bearers to live to 100 or more, even if their lifestyles aren’t particularly healthy.

Rather than one gene being responsible for longevity, the Dutch researchers claim to have discovered that a rare combination of genes is needed to live to such long ages. The discovery of genetic underpinnings of long life is exciting because scientists hope to be able to mimic the effects of the genes in the body with the world’s first anti-aging drugs – enabling the vast majority of the population without the fortuitious genetic makeup to share the long life expectancies of those who do.

It is hoped the findings will enable scientists to invent an anti-ageing drug which will slow the ageing process down considerably. If it came about, it would be the ultimate blockbuster for the pharmaceutical industry as delaying the signs and symptoms of old age have long been a worldwide craze and one that people spend billions of pounds on every year.
Dr David Gems, a longevity researcher at University College London, believes that these treatments will become widespread.
‘If we know which genes control longevity then we can find out what proteins they make and then target them with drugs. That makes it possible to slow down ageing,’ he said.
‘We need to reclassify it as a disease rather than a natural, benign process. Much of the pain and suffering in the world are caused by aging. If we can find a way to reduce that, then we are morally obliged to take it.’

Source : Scientists find secret of living to be a hundred

Scientists discover genes that slow down aging

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 16:48:37 +0000

Scientists at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom have claimed to have discovered a gene that slows down the rate at which a person ages. The gene – DAF-16 – appears to be associated with long life-spans in both worms, other animals, and humans.

Lead researcher, Robin May, University of Birmingham said, “We wanted to find out how normal ageing is being governed by genes
“I think there is definite potential, within our lifetime, that we will be able to develop drugs to slow the ageing process based on this gene. Although stopping the ageing process may not happen, slowing it down is quite realistic,” added May.

At the very least, scientists expect that the identification of this gene will help them to better understand the processes by which people age.

Centenarians share anti-aging gene

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:50:37 +0000

German scientists recently confirmed that many centenerians share a particular gene : FOXO3A . A varient of the DNA inside this gene was found to not only be common in those aged in their 90′s, it was even more common in those past their 100th birthday.

The findings highlight the strong role that genetics play in aging and also give further hope to a possible ‘centenerian’ anti aging product that could mimic the effects of the gene varient found in FOXO3A.

There have been some promising results from scientists studying how limited genetic manipulation can extend the life of mice. In humans, however, we are likely to seek ways of producing the effects of genetic manipulation without actually splicing our genes. The FOXO3A gene codes for the FOXO3A protein. If we figure out how longevity variants of FOXO3A change the protein (in its form, frequency, etc) we could then produce drugs that replicate that change and give our bodies long life.

Source : Want to Live Forever?