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Friday, November 8, 2013

'Fountain of youth' gene is discovered - and scientists say it could help heal wounds

'Fountain of youth' gene is discovered - and scientists say it could help heal wounds | Mail Online: "A ‘fountain of youth gene’ has been identified by scientists.

A 'fountain of youth gene' has been identified by scientists and helps explain why young people recover more quickly from injuries than adults

Experts have long been puzzled as to why young animals recover from injuries more quickly than adults. The gene, Lin28a, is highly active in unborn children, but does less and less with age."

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