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NOVA scienceNOW: Aging

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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this NOVA scienceNOW segment:

Healthy Old Age
Follow a yeast cell as it ages and learn what role a sirtuin gene may play in keeping the yeast young. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.) (Grades 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about aging for molecular biologist Leonard Guarente. (Questions due by Wednesday, January 10; selected responses will be posted on Monday, January 15.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

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