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Removal of certain genes combined with reduction in calorie intake could increase lifespan, new research on baker's yeast finds. In two separate studies, both led by Valter D. Longo of the University of Southern California, researchers have increased the lifespan of yeast by using a combination of dietary and genetic modifications. In one study, the researchers genetically modified baker's yeast ... (Full article: 549 words)
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