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Published online 17 August 2006 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news060814-12
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Longevity genes fight back at cancer
Long-lived worms hint at new ways to tackle tumours.
Genetic mutations that increase lifespan also seem to be particularly good at fighting tumours, a worm study suggests. The finding could shed light on why cancer risk increases as we get older, and may also suggest new targets for cancer therapeutics.
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