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Caenorhabditis Elegans or C. Elegans for short are quickly becoming a favorite organism for studying the genetics of longevity. These extremely simple and easy-to-incubate life form models many vital genetic aspects and as a result, has been used in everything from cancer studies to biological computing prototypes. And in fact, researchers have already conducted experiments in which enhancing the genetic integrity of bioengineered worms and improving their resistance to natural enemies has greatly extended their lifespan. Now, in a dramatic finding to be published in the journal Nature, researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Department of Molecular Biology have found that “certain genetic mutations known to extend the life span of the C. elegans roundworm induce mortal somatic cells to express some of the genes that allow the immortality of reproductive germline cells.”

The research is based on the idea that certain cell lines are immortal; that is, unlike “somatic” cells (all cells except those that create new life) wither and die, germline cells (sperm and ova cells) produce new organisms. They then replicate and make new germline cells, and are therefore effectively immortal. Moreover, these cells have much greater staying power than somatic cells. Germline cells are designed specifically to convey genetic information to offspring, and as such, have enhanced immune systems and greater resistance to genetic stresses that would destroy regular cells. The team has, in essence, been able to “trick” the somatic cells into acting the same way as germline cells.

“C. elegans mutants with extreme longevity accomplish this feat, in part, by adopting genetic programs normally restricted to the germline into somatic cells,” says Sean Curran, research fellow in genetics at MGH Molecular Biology and the study’s lead author. “We know that germline cells are more stable than somatic cells – they live longer and are more resistant to stresses that damage other cells – and understanding the molecular pathways involved in that stability may someday allow us to devise therapies protective against age-related decline in other tissues.” And adds MGH investigator Gary Ruvkun, senior author of the Nature paper, “The idea that somatic cells can reacquire genetic pathways usually restricted to germline cells is fascinating, and since germline protection is seen across species, the activity of these genes may play a role in controlling mammalian life span.”

News Release: Can gene mutations generate immortality? Harvard research team say “yes”  www.godlikeproductions.com  June 16, 2009 

News Release: Researchers learn how mutations extend life span  www.harvardscience.harvard.edu  June 10, 2009 

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Of the 106,100 new cases of colon cancer worldwide, the American Cancer Society estimates that a disproportionately large number of those – 40,870 – are in the United States. While better screening methods are believed to have contributed to a declining death rate from the disease over the past 20 years, colonoscopies, which look for suspicious polyps, often miss tumors. The polyps may be too small, and says Dr. Jerald Wishner, director of the colorectal cancer program at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, N.Y., “The success of colonscopies to detect small polyps depends upon the skill of the person performing the procedure.” There are other key challenges: the high cost and involved preparation process preclude some people from getting colonoscopies, and there are too few gastroenterologists to meet the need.

Against this backdrop, a team of international scientists from the Netherlands, Belgium and the United States believe that genetic screening of colorectal cancer holds real promise. And in fact, they say they are moving closer to the development of a genetic test that may indicate who should undergo the more advanced colonoscopy.

According to a study published online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, the researchers have found a genetic red flag that indicates colon cancer 53 percent of the time in stool samples. They looked for genetic signs that appeared in cancerous colorectal cells and tissue, but not in those from healthy individuals. “The gene-based tests are based on the assumption that a tumor will shed cells into the stool,” says Dr. Gad Rennert, director of the CHS National Israeli Cancer Control Center. Dr. Rennert wrote a commentary on the study, stating that “these cells, when isolated from the stool which is collected at home, have genetic characteristics which can be identified and suggest that there is risk.” Unfortunately, 53 percent indication is not enough to turn the test into a useful screening tool. But predicts Dr. Wishner, “While the research is in its preliminary stages, molecular genetics will likely be the future of colon cancer screening.”

News Release: Study finds possible genetic indicator of colorectal cancer  www.forbes.com    June 18, 2009

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The first study of its kind ever conducted in Canada looked at data contained in the Canadian Mortality Database, Statistics Canada’s national death registry, on the cause of all deaths in the country and on hospital admissions for heart attacks, heart failure and stroke. The researchers found that from 1994 through 2004, rates of death and hospital admissions for cardiovascular disease had declined 30 percent, from 360.6 to 252.5 per 100,000 people. This translated into 4,000 fewer Canadians dying from heart attacks in 2004 than in 1994.

The study authors pointed to successful efforts to prevent heart disease, noting in a statement that “this could reflect declines in risk factors, such as smoking and increased use of statins to control cholesterol.” (Statins are cholesterol-lowering drugs that are typically prescribed to patients who have had heart disease or are at risk for the disease.) The researchers saw improvements “across most age and sex groups,” but found, for the first time, high rates of death and hospital admission related to cardiovascular disease in elderly women. “This highlights the need for increased investment in education and research on cardiovascular health and disease in women,” writes Dr. Jack Tu from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) and one of the study’s co-authors.

Moreover, despite the 30 percent decrease, the authors warn that “these findings are not grounds for complacency. They suggest that previous efforts to prevent cardiovascular events have been successful, but in many cases they may have delayed the occurrence of such events until people are older and potentially more difficult to treat.” The authors also write that “prevention, therefore, becomes vital because over 80 percent of premature cardiovascular disease is avoidable.” The study was recently published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

News Release: Canada heart disease deaths drop 30 pct   www.google.com    June 22, 2009

News Release: Deaths from heart disease in Canada decreased 30 percent: 10-year national study   www.sciencedaily.com   June 22, 2009   

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While past research has shown that the “Mediterranean” diet improves chances for living longer, a group of researchers from Boston and Greece have, in the first study of its kind, investigated the importance of individual diet components and their impact on longevity. The researchers reviewed data collected from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition, a study that included 23,349 healthy Greek men and women. They followed participants for 8.5 years, specifically looking at their diets and how closely they adhered to a traditional Mediterranean diet.

At the beginning of the study, participants completed questionnaires asking about their diet and lifestyle. They were also periodically interviewed throughout the study period. Their diets received a score of 0 to 10, depending on how closely they followed a traditional Mediterranean diet. In addition, participants were asked about their health, whether they smoked, their level of physical activity, and whether they had ever been diagnosed with cancer, diabetes or heart disease.

Of the 12,694 participants who had lower Mediterranean diet scores of 0-4, there were 652 deaths, yet there were only 423 deaths among the 10,655 participants who had higher scores of at least 5. Overall, the researchers, who included Professor Dimitrios Trichopoulos of the Harvard School of Public Health, and Professor Antonia Trichopoulou and Dr. Christina Bamia from the University of Athens Medical School, concluded that for both men and women, people who more closely followed the Mediterranean Diet had lower chances of dying from cancer or from all causes. They also found that specific aspects of the diet may be more strongly linked to longevity. These include high consumption of vegetables and olive oil, low consumption of meat and moderate consumption of alcohol. However, the study also claims, that following a Mediterranean diet high in fish, seafood and cereals and low in dairy products were not indicators of longevity.

“The dominant components of the Mediterranean diet score as a predictor of lower mortality are moderate consumption of ethanol, low consumption of meat and meat products, and high consumption of vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil and legumes,” wrote the researchers in the June 23 issue of BMJ. The Mediterranean diet consists of vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts, whole grains, fish, moderate alcohol, a high ratio of monounsaturated fats to saturated fats (ample olive oil) and lean meat (chicken), with dairy and red meat used more as a side dish.

News Release: Mediterranean diet may boost longevity    www.webmd.com    June 23, 2009

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News Release: Longevity and Mediterranean diet link could be due to specific foods   www.medicalnewstoday.com  June 24, 2009

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