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Nematode DNA May Help Oregon State Researchers Study Human Aging

Posted by Dylan Fitzwater on Tue, Aug 21, 2012

Oregon State ResearchersOregon State researchers recently discovered DNA in a nematode, a type of roundworm, that may provide an insight into the mechanisms of human aging. The researchers found a specific portion of DNA within the mitochondria of the nematode which displayed the characteristics of "selfish" DNA, in other words, DNA which actually hurts the animal's chances of survival. Scientists have previously found instances of selfish DNA occurring in plants, but this is the first example found in an animal. “We weren’t even looking for this when we found it, and at first we thought it must be a laboratory error,” said Dee Denver, Oregon State associate professor of zoology (photo left courtesy of OSU). "Selfish DNA is not supposed to be found in animals."

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OSU Science Building Opens Thanks to Record Donation

Posted by Dylan Fitzwater on Wed, Jul 18, 2012

OSU DonationOregon State University recently opened a new nutritional sciences building with the help of a record donation from philanthropists Bob and Charlee Moore, founders of Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods (photo courtesy of Oregonlive). The new facility was named the Moore Family Center for Whole Grain Foods, Nutrition and Preventive Health in their honor.

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Tags: Oregon State University, New research facilities, Oregon, 2012, Front Line event, OR, Corvallis, new construction, OSU, ORSTU

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