194-year-old tortoise reveals stable gene switches that may help resist aging

InsectNews.com brief · 3h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Researchers studying a giant tortoise named Jonathan say it's not just good genes but a lack of genetic wear and tear that has kept him going for nearly two centuries.

Researchers studying a giant tortoise named Jonathan say it's not just good genes but a lack of genetic wear and tear that has kept him going for nearly two centuries. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking insect. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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