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Post #10,292
by imric
9/23/01 8:12:11 PM
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New Genetics fun.
Genetic links to [link|http://unisci.com/stories/20013/0921012.htm|circadian rhythms], and other links to [link|http://unisci.com/stories/20013/0921013.htm|long term memory].
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Post #10,723
by tablizer
9/27/01 11:01:54 PM
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New So the
cells never rest if they lack these admins, and thus burn-out (age) early, creating cancer? (According to the theory)

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Post #10,768
by imric
9/28/01 9:13:36 AM
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New Didn't get that imression....
Just that it's related. Cancer cells are 'immortal', no? (no orderly die-off). Maybe the cells are missing the switch to permanent rest... *grin*
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Post #10,818
by Fearless Freep
9/28/01 2:01:59 PM
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New "In the end, there can be only one..."
Jay O'Connor

"Going places unmapped
to do things unplanned
to people unsuspecting"
Post #10,831
by tablizer
9/28/01 4:57:50 PM
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New all bets are off after monkey wrench tossed in
>> Cancer cells are 'immortal', no? <<

Being that they are mutuations which can take many forms, the answer is probably "it depends".

It is speculated by some that aging is part of a defense against cancer. The metabolism slows down over time. Slower metabolism reduces the chances of cancer.

I suspect that if they can stop the aging process that cancer will be even more of a problem. Cell replication boos boos build up over time as the natural course of the body. Keeping the metabolism at full force will probably make the problem even worse.

Screwing with Mother Nature is not easy.
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     Genetics fun. - (imric) - (4) - Sept. 23, 2001, 08:12:11 PM EDT
         So the - (tablizer) - (3) - Sept. 27, 2001, 11:01:54 PM EDT
             Didn't get that imression.... - (imric) - (2) - Sept. 28, 2001, 09:13:36 AM EDT
                 "In the end, there can be only one..." -NT - (Fearless Freep) - Sept. 28, 2001, 02:01:59 PM EDT
                 all bets are off after monkey wrench tossed in - (tablizer) - Sept. 28, 2001, 04:57:50 PM EDT

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