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Why Aging Might Become a Thing of the Past
Scientists have found a way to reverse aging in mice and rejuvenate their cells.
With the aftermath of the holiday season still sliding off of my shoulders, I vaguely recall the conversations of my older relatives around the dinner table. Each story began with the familiar phrase, “I remember when I was your age,” … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging, cells, Genes, mice, progeria, Reverse aging, Salk Institute, SevenPonds, The Science of Us, Yamanaka Factor
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“When Bad Things Happen to Good People” by Harold Kushner
An examination of why people have to suffer
When Rabbi Harold Kushner’s son, Aaron, was 3 years old, he was diagnosed with progeria. Progeria is a devastating disease that causes rapid aging. Most victims die in their early teens. Aaron died two days after his 14th birthday. Until … Continue reading
