[extropy-chat] Premature aging gene found

[Joao Magalhaes]

Hi,

You may be interested in the latest gene linked to premature aging: HELLS 
or PASG. Apparently, disruption of HELLS decreases methylation throughout 
the genome delaying growth and accelerating aging.

For the press release:
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Press_releases/2004/04_27_04.html

Also, my novel database of genes related to human ageing may also be of 
interest:

http://genomics.senescence.info/genes/

A paper describing the database is currently submitted for publication.

For instance, to learn more about HELLS, just go to:

http://genomics.senescence.info/genes/entry.php?id=216

All the best,

Joao


Joao Magalhaes, Ph.D.

Website on Ageing: http://www.senescence.info
Reason's Triumph: http://www.jpreason.com