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An article on Eurekalert gives more detail on the role of the "Fox" genes in aging and regeneration. Very comprehensible. These small number of genes look to be very important in aging -- this is good research!
Link: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2002-12/uoia-hpi122402.php