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A gene called FOXO may be a real elixir of longevity. Can all of us harness its power? Details
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The Pursuit of Immortality
Humans haven't found a way to counteract or block the effects of aging, but we've tried. S...
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Cheating Death
From a 122-year-old woman to the oldest organism on Earth, explore cases of remarkable lon...
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Aging
Will research into "longevity genes" help us live longer and healthier lives?
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Replacing Body Parts
Custom-made hearts, lungs, kidneys, and other organs could revolutionize organ transplanta...
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