X-Message-Number: 14396 References: <> Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2000 18:07:29 +0100 From: "Joseph Kehoe" <> Subject: anti-aging drug New anti-aging drug For the first time, scientists have succeeded in boosting an animal's life span with drugs. Microscopic worms given the therapy lived nearly 50% longer than normal. The researchers say the experiments are the first real indication that ageing can be treated. They believe the drugs might be useful for combating human diseases that strike in later life. Clinical trials for disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's could take place in the near future. http://news.bbc.co.uk/low/english/sci/tech/newsid_904000/904722.stm The bbc site has many more stories of interest. Joseph. Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=14396