Gene Therapy Extends Mouse Lifespan 182
Grond writes "ScienceDaily reports, 'Researchers at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre have demonstrated that the mouse lifespan can be extended by the application in adult life of a single treatment acting directly on the animal's genes. Mice treated at the age of one lived longer by 24% on average (PDF), and those treated at the age of two, by 13%. The therapy, furthermore, produced an appreciable improvement in the animals' health, delaying the onset of age-related diseases — like osteoporosis and insulin resistance — and achieving improved readings on aging indicators like neuromuscular coordination.' Notably, the therapy did not cause an increase in the incidence of cancer."
And soon we shall have the immortal (Score:4, Funny)
But they will be divided by a contest for power, for whoever takes the head of another shall gain his might.
I just hope they don't electrocute us all.
That's great news (Score:1, Funny)
about mice not getting cancer. It makes it so much harder to scroll through websites when they do.
Too Late (Score:4, Funny)
Just make sure to get it before you reach the age of 1 or 2
Re:what about side effects? (Score:2, Funny)
You seem to get cursed with a very bad accent.
Re:And soon we shall have the immortal (Score:5, Funny)
But they will be divided by a contest for power, for whoever takes the head of another shall gain his might.
But where will they find swords small enough to fit into their tiny little mouse paws?
Re:And soon we shall have the immortal (Score:2, Funny)
The cocktail section of the local liquor store.
Waste of Taxpayer $$$ (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Rats! (Score:2, Funny)
Re:And why exactly.. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Don't fear the reaper (Score:4, Funny)
Unfortunately, at least in the US, it would be more like think of Thurmond, Byrd, and Stevens. We'd have to start actively killing off politicians.