Weird Wednesday ~ Turn off Aging

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Scientists at the Salk Institute have discovered an on/off switch for aging. Cells in our bodies are constantly dividing and replenishing our body parts. But most human cells cannot divide indefinitely. Each has a 'timekeeper', called a telomere, at the end of the chromosomes which shortens as division occurs. When this telomere becomes too short, then division ceases.
But some cells produce an enzyme called a telomerase which rebuilds telomeres and allows cells to continue to divide. Controlling the telomerase enzyme would allow for control of cancer cells (which rely on high levels for rapid cell division) or to help control aging or even to help regenerate injured parts of the body.

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Cat Tales ~ Kitty Expressways

Me has heard Mommy & Daddy talking about the building plans for the New Home. Me decided to add Mes 2 scoops worth.
First, Me told Daddy We Kittys needed a Catwalk like the one below.

Me even told Daddy he didn't have to make it, there is a company that builds & sells them. LINK
Daddy said he would 'think about it'. Me knows what that means!
Mommy said that the Cabin wouldn't be big enough for something like that so Mommy showed Me another picture of a Catwalk.

Mommy said that this Catwalk is more like what she had in mind for Us Kittys. Mommy pointed out how comfy the Kitty in the pic is. (I think Mommy just said that cause the Kitty in the picture looks like Mes)
Then Me heard Daddy & Mommy talk about making an 'Expressway' between the Cabin and the Tipi. So We Kittys could get to the Tipi in the Winter to catch Vermin. (There Mommy goes again talking about Vermin!)
Something like this, only it would be on the ground -

Daddy liked the idea. And He said he would be sure to include windows in the Expressway. Mommy said that Daddy needed to include access panels so Mommy could clean up the Kitty Urp. She didn't want a Hairball to prevent one of Us Kittys from "doing our job" as Vermin Catchers. Mommy must've had a little Nip in her coffee this morning!

Purz and Catnip Dreams.......Gomez

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The Art of Loren Stump