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Anti-cancer genes may slow down aging
Medicine - Health

Anti-cancer genes may slow down aging

Protein p53 is known to have an anti-cancer role in cells. A Spanish study in rats has found that combining this protein with the Arf protein will slow aging.

December 14, 2018
Nano cure: Promise treatment is over
Medicine - Health

Nano cure: Promise treatment is over

After being vaccinated with nanotechnology, rats with polio were again active. Scientists hope nanotechnology will cure many kinds of incurable diseases such as spinal c…

December 14, 2018
The mother's diet affects her body
Medicine - Health

The mother's diet affects her body

Giving rats a nutrient-rich diet when they are pregnant can change skin color at least two generations in a row, one study

December 14, 2018
Longevity medicine for ... mice
Science invention

Longevity medicine for ... mice

After years of research, Italian scientists say they have found the elixir of immortality, at least for mice.

December 14, 2018
Use mouse to detect mines
New technology

Use mouse to detect mines

Previously, Colombian police used a sniffer dog, but the weight of the dog would normally trigger the explosives. Now, they decided to pick a mouse because it was lightw…

December 11, 2018