The researchers, led by Associate Professor Ana Maria Cuervo, blocked the ageing process in mice livers by stopping the build-up of harmful proteins inside the organ's cells.
As people age their cells become less efficient at getting rid of damaged protein resulting in a build-up of toxic material that is especially pronounced in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative disorders.
The researchers say the findings suggest that therapies for boosting protein clearance might help stave off some of the declines in function that accompanies old age.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Scientists stop the ageing process
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I think that it is so important to many people, the scientists are so good people, I would like to be one,so Alzheimer and Parkinson are so dangerous.
I was talking with a coworker about this and also i see some articles where the church is completely against this, i wonder why, god doesn't exist at all and science and technology is evolution.
the scientists are so good people.You definitely put a new spin on a topic that’s been written about for years. Great stuff! nice posting.
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