And we all lived happily ever after: understanding the biological controls of aging

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There appear to be many factors that can prolong life and retard the aging process. Researchers have discovered that as most cells continue dividing, a part of the chromosome called the telomere gets shorter. Eventually, the cells stop dividing and die. The enzyme telomerase can maintain the length of the telomere, allowing the cell to continue dividing past its normal lifespan. A longevity gene called LAG-1 has also been discovered in yeast and may exist in humans. Antioxidants, hormones and other nutrients may also prolong life.

Aging, Physiological aspects, Telomeres, Longevity

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Facing the new century with the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

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The National Institute of Dental Research will become the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, adding the facial and cranial structures to the scope of dental research. The Institute has broadened its research interests to include temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, cleft lip and palate defects, reflecting the close connection of the mouth to systemic health.

Abnormalities, Face, Facies (Medicine), Dental research, Head

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