Dec 10 2009
From alchemists and the Philosopher’s Stone to Ponce de Leon and the Fountain of Youth, history is full of stories of people searching for a way to extend life indefinitely. In recent years, discoveries about the biology of aging have brought us closer to that dream than ever before. Now 23andMe is asking you, our [...]
Dec 01 2009
Even if you do everything right – exercise, healthy eating, no smoking– whether or not you’ll make it to the century mark depends to some extent on your genes.
One of the important longevity genes seems to be FOXO3A. It’s been linked to lifespan in several experimental animal models. In humans, studies have shown that certain [...]
Feb 02 2009
SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide information of value to individuals. For that [...]
