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Old 06-22-2006, 08:44 AM  
BradM
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Report shows being 'old' is a "genetic disorder"?

Study: Being old may not be your fault
Panel says humans get old because of genetics

Thursday, June 22, 2006; Posted: 11:10 a.m. EDT (15:10 GMT)

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Humans may not be responsible for their aging, suggests an expert panel of medical doctors in Washington, DC.

A panel of top genetic doctors told AARP that "human aging is not the fault of being old, but in fact your parent's fault." Their 155-page report said average ages are increasing in homo sapiens, however we are still getting old. Some researchers are suggesting banning the use of DNA as a short term solution to the aging problem.

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