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World Service,07 Nov 2003,22 mins

Increasing Longevity – in Worms

Science In Action

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Scientists increase longevity of worms by blocking hormones that cause ageing. What happened to the chicken soup left on Mars? Kilby International Award-winner and head of the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, molecular biologist Onesmo ole-MoiYoi talks about his research and African science. Shark attacks and other revelations from underwater video footage of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

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