Worm lifespan doubled - Cynthia Kenyon

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Refs: Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity Genes; March 2006; Scientific American Magazine; by David A. Sinclair and Lenny Guarente; 8 page(s)

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Charlie Rose - Calorie Restriction

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Part 3

- monkeys on CR (30% calorie reduction) have reduced type 2 diabetes, reduced colon cancer, body fat reduced by 70%, 55 genes involved in inflamation have lowered expression

Part 4

- humans on CR have reduced heart disease
- nematode worms live 2 weeks
- resveratrol effects activity of sirtuins (anti-ageing genes)

Part 5

- polyphenols