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The naked mole-rat’s genes could inspire ways to delay the ageing process and treat strokes in humans.

Uncovering the secrets of the naked mole-rat

... its genes that could provide cures for strokes, delay the ageing process, and even increase our lifespan. These tiny, ... entire genome. It initially focused on genes relating to ageing, a key interest for researcher Dr João Pedro de ... at the University of Liverpool, UK. He wants to delay the ageing process, and turn back the clock to put a spring in ...

A young baby

Should we screen for more genetic diseases at birth?

... is quite interesting because you might assume that ageing, for example, is something that we understand and you ... it's true that everybody dies, but it's not clear that ageing is inevitable. And by ageing, I mean degradation and falling apart. That happens to ...