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Scientists Tinker With Biological Clock

New discovery on engineered liver genes could slow aging

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 11, 2008 2:07 AM CDT

(Newser) – US researchers believe they have found a way to turn back the clock on the processes which make organs age. Scientists engineered genetic alterations to make the livers of older mice function like younger mice, the BBC reports. The discovery may lead to new treatments...   Read full story »

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