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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"fountain of youth"”.
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In Pursuit of a Molecular Fountain of Youth: The Identification and Characterization of Lifespan Regulators in Drosophila
… has experienced steady increase despite lack of substantial intervention or understanding of the aging process. In fact, many organisms have the latent potential to live much longer than they normally do. This indicates lifespan determination is an active process subject to regulation. …
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The secret smile: Mirth and humor in the tales and sketches of Nathaniel Hawthorne
… literary criticism has assigned to him the role of a melancholy, reclusive descendant of Puritans who explores and expounds the evil that lurks in the heart of man. In spite of this grave characterization, initiated by Melville in the critical essay "Hawthorne and his Mosses" and cultivated by …
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The Age of Obsolescence: Senescence and Scientific Rejuvenation in Twentieth Century America
<p>Growing "old" in contemporary American society often means being seen as a problem: you threaten the stability of Social Security and Medicare; cutting-edge science seeks a cure for what ages you; cosmetic companies and health magazines sell you products and strategies for holding on to your …
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Use of Genetically Encoded Tools to Interrogate Mechanisms of Glutathione Homeostasis from Mitochondria to Mice
… biological processes across all categories of life. It acts as a cofactor in some metabolic reactions, modifies proteins to modulate their activity, and participates in detoxification of xenobiotic compounds. Despite these wide-ranging functions, glutathione is best known as an antioxidant. …
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Stem cell matrix and cartilage regeneration
Cartilage defects caused by injuries of the knee affect about 900,000 Americans annually, resulting in more than 200,000 surgical procedures. Cartilage repair remains a major challenge due to its limited healing capacity. Current cell-based therapy using autologous chondrocyte implantation has been …