A new study finds that mice with genes from three parents live longer (opens in new tab)

(economist.com)

14 pointsllovan9y ago7 comments

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I'd like to see some cross-species mitochondrial donation. I'd bet mouse with bat mitochondria would live for decades and never get cancer. (Some telomerase might be necessary too)

ra1n859y ago

I wish we could put a whimsical and fun spin on GMOs as well.

Feed the planet with fewer chemicals and in harsher conditions? Boring.

A corn hybrid spliced with 3 Hour Energy Supplement*, guaranteed to give you the step to the next level in everything you do (TM). Ship it.

TheSpiceIsLife9y ago

I'm keen for designer pets. I'd like a dog with a bit of cat and cow mixed in, so I could let it roam free and know it will always come home, maybe a bit of elephant for longevity.

scotty799y ago

Mice is obviously just the first step. When mitochondrial wrangling is perfected I'd like my (yet unborn) grandchildren to get some bat mitochondria.

Bats must had their mitochondria selected for amazing performance and reliability. Using those could eliminate all those pesky old age diseases caused by "leaking" mitochondria.

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sushid9y ago

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scotty799y ago

I'd like to see some cross-species mitochondrial donation. I'd bet mouse with bat mitochondria would live for decades and never get cancer. (Some telomerase might be necessary too)

ra1n859y ago

I wish we could put a whimsical and fun spin on GMOs as well.

Feed the planet with fewer chemicals and in harsher conditions? Boring.

A corn hybrid spliced with 3 Hour Energy Supplement*, guaranteed to give you the step to the next level in everything you do (TM). Ship it.

TheSpiceIsLife9y ago

I'm keen for designer pets. I'd like a dog with a bit of cat and cow mixed in, so I could let it roam free and know it will always come home, maybe a bit of elephant for longevity.

scotty799y ago

Mice is obviously just the first step. When mitochondrial wrangling is perfected I'd like my (yet unborn) grandchildren to get some bat mitochondria.

Bats must had their mitochondria selected for amazing performance and reliability. Using those could eliminate all those pesky old age diseases caused by "leaking" mitochondria.

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