Researchers claim cellular fountain of youth enzyme
Texas researchers report finding telomerase gene that keeps human cells from aging by maintaining chromosome ends. The team at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas showed cells could divide beyond their normal limit, potentially delaying age related diseases. The work, to appear in Science, sparked Geron stock surge as investors anticipated future drugs to slow aging.
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Turner Gates top list of U S philanthropists
Fortune magazines 1997 top philanthropy list is led by cable pioneer Ted Turner after his $1 billion gift to the United Nations. Bill Gates sits at No 4 with $210 million. George Soros ranks No 3 with $540 million. The report notes total gifts of $3.5 billion from 40 donors, with universities receiving 60 percent of gifts.
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