Is it possible for humans to live 200 years?
earthsky.org     Aug 4, 2008          

Tony from the Vientiane International School in Laos asks the scientists about how long we – or our descendants – might live. Tony: Is it possible for humans to live for 200 years? EarthSky spoke to an MIT professor of biology who studies the genetic sequence that controls aging. Lenny Guarente said he’s skeptical about humans living as long as 200 years. But, he said, new research could help extend our lifespan. Lenny Guarente: In mammals, which includes us, what we think is the case, is that calorie restriction – a low calorie diet – triggers anti-aging genes called sirtuins. And that enables us to forestall diseases of aging so we can stay healthier, longer, and perhaps to actually live longer. Guarente doesn’t believe that science could stop aging altogether. Lenny Guarente: There’s just too many things that go wrong in... [read full story]                    


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China and Vietnam square off in Laos

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Aug 30, 2008By Brian McCartanAsia Times (Hong Kong)VIENTIANE - China's growing influence in resource-rich Laos is seen by some as coming at the expense of ties with Vietnam, long the communist country's main patron and de...                    

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CC licensed off-the-grid weaving cooperatives up for $1.5M prize

boingboing.net     yesterday          

Cameron sez, The non-profit Architecture for Humanity and Lulan Artisans are vying for $1.5M worth of funding to build weaving cooperatives in Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and India. These centers will be designed through the...                    

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Laos jungle survivor's condition still improving (ABC)

yahoo.com     yesterday   1 related          

The condition of an Australian man who was lost while trekking in Laos is continuing to improve. Hayden Adcock, 40, from Melbourne , went missing during a trip at the end of July and was found 11 days later. He has been...                    

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Textbook Update Could Give Hmong Youth Cultural Pride

newamericamedia.org     yesterday          

New America Media, Commentary, Connie Vang, Posted: Aug 28, 2008 Editor’s Note: A new California bill that would require that the refugee history of Southeast Asians be included in the next textbook curriculum update may...                    

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