Monday, March 26, 2012

Why flatworms may hold the secret to immortality

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British scientists believe they may have identified how humans could potentially live forever - and it’s all about flatworms Experts at Nottingham University have been examining how two species of flatworms are able to regenerate themselves again and again – raising hopes that scientists could find ways of alleviating the effects of ageing in human cells.

Flatworms, known as planarian worms, have long fascinated scientists with their apparently limitless ability to regenerate

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1 comment:

  1. Interesting research, though I suspect only the rich would benefit from any immortality treatment.

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