Marine organisms with eternal life can solve the riddle of aging

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Marine organisms with eternal life can solve the riddle of aging

Animals that reproduce asexually by somatic cloning have special mechanisms that delay aging provide exceptionally good health. Scientists in Sweden have shown how colony-forming ascidians (or sea squirts) can activate the enzyme telomerase, which protects DNA. This enzyme is more active also in humans who attain an advanced age.

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medicalnewstoday.com — “Animals that reproduce asexually by somatic cloning have special mechanisms that delay ageing provide exceptionally good health. Scientists at the University of Gothenburg have shown how colony-fo” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com