Speaking yesterday at a World Science Festival discussion on the science of longevity, gerontologist David Sinclair predicted that ‘fountain of youth’ drugs, “could have as big an impact as antibiotics in the 20th century, and it’s just around the corner.” The drug targets a gene activated by calorically restricted diets, which have extended the lifespans of laboratory animals from yeast to monkeys.
last.fm events
- CMF: SiriusXM Salutes Quebec on 22 Mar 2012
- The Junction at Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto on 10 Mar 2012
- Amos The Transparent + The Archives + Brett Caswell & The Marquee Rose + more at Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto on 25 Feb 2012
- Baby Eagle + Woolly Leaves + Marine Dreams + more at The Dakota Tavern, Toronto on 5 Apr 2012
- Ron Sexsmith at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto on 17 May 2012
- 102.1 The Edge presents The Everything to Do with Fred Show on 10 Feb 2012
- Red Hot Chili Peppers + Sleigh Bells at Air Canada Centre, Toronto on 28 Apr 2012
- Destroyer at The Opera House, Toronto on 23 Jun 2012
- The Walkmen at Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto on 2 Mar 2012
- ohbijou at The Drake Hotel, Toronto on 8 Feb 2012
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