[extropy-chat] A gene that releases stored fat may be the key to a longer life

[Joao Magalhaes]

Hi,

Actually, I found the C/EBP beta mice a lot more exciting. These animals 
were able to eat more and still feature an extended lifespan. The reference:

Chiu, C. H., W. D. Lin, S. Y. Huang, and Y. H. Lee. 2004. Effect of a C/EBP 
gene replacement on mitochondrial biogenesis in fat cells. Genes Dev, 
18:1970-5.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15289464&dopt=Abstract

Cheers,

Joao