The CR Society International marks 10th Anniversary Conference at The Buck Institute

The CR Society International marks 10th Anniversary Conference at The Buck Institute

Joins LivingTheCRWay.com in launching new research –

 DNA, Healthy Aging and Calorie Restriction (DNA HACR)

an opportunity for all who want a longer, happier, disease-free life

DNA Healthy Aging and Calorie Restriction (DNA HACR) is a study, open to all who limit calories as part of their lifestyle for optimal health.

Planned to run in perpetuity, DNA HACR will analyze interdependent aspects of human health that affect aging and disease risk. Participants will gain invaluable insights into how well their aging interventions work and what they can do to improve them.

DNA HACR details will be announced at the CR Society International Conference, June 5 to 8, at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato, California. Space is limited: See the Conference schedule and registration details now to reserve your seat.

On Wednesday morning, June 5, the Buck Institute will hold a special Community Seminar: “The Science of Caloric Restriction: What’s to be gained, what’s to be learned,” where DNA HACR will also be described. See the details here and register for the seminar.

The CR Society International Conference begins with a reception late Wednesday afternoon, June 5, where new and seasoned calorie restrictors meet and enjoy warm interaction, which often leads to long-term friendships.

The Conference continues with presentations by leading scientists and Society members. Themes of the presentations – with time for questions and discussion – include Calorie Restriction and Cancer; CR Research on Humans and other Primates; Biological Clocks and Physical Activity; Stem cells, Senescence, and Rejuvenation.

The CR Society Intl plays a leading role in the quest for healthful life extension. A prime example is their sponsoring the perceptive research of Drs. Joseph Dhahbi and Stephen Spindler (University of California, Riverside), whose conference presentation reports the results of a human study on the effects of calorie restriction on methylation patterns, messenger RNAs, and microRNAs.

Methylation patterns may reflect epigenetic stresses, associated with aging while miRNAs affect gene regulation and are likely to be involved in most biological processes.

Recently, Dr. Luigi Fontana (Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine) reported a study, supported by the CR Society Intl, showing that cellular metabolism in long-term calorie restrictors shifts from growth activities to maintenance and repair, thus likely retarding the aging process.

The CR Society Intl,  is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to understand and promote the practice of calorie restriction. Since 2002, The Society is the driving force behind calorie restriction research on humans. Joining forces with LivingTheCRWay.com, the two organizations transform lives by helping people apply calorie restriction science to make their lives better and quite possibly longer.