New 'Longevity Gene' Can Reverse Age-Related Issues In Mice

A "longevity gene" can help boost the production of blood cells by reversing the decline of stem cells in old age, a study suggests. Blood-generating stem cells become slower in old age, increasing stress on the body, but infusing them with a gene linked to the ageing process can restore them to a more youthful state, researchers found. The study, which was performed in mice, raises the possibility of new treatments for degenerative diseases which occur with age, such as Alzheimer's. More resear...