Deinococcus Radiodurans stops aging?

                Deinococcus Radioduran's unique ability to protect itself from radiation is mainly

associated with the fact it can repair it's own DNA. However, scientist Michael Daly proves

this is not the case with Deinococcus Radiodurans. Mr. Daly states that D. Radiodurans

is able to repair it's proteins as well, and without the proteins, what would fix the DNA?

                Deinococcus Radiodurans protects its proteins by amassing large amounts of

Manganese within their cells. This manganese helps eliminate "free radicals", or harmful chemicals

that damage proteins. Michael Daly is investigating this manganese, so that one day, it might be

possible to use this unique substance in medical care. For example, this Manganese could

be used to protect human cells from radiation treatments for cancer, or would even be able

to help prevent the process of aging.

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 Michael Daly Interview courtesy of "Microbe World"