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The world’s oldest land animal may hold clues to longer life: Scientists have found that Jonathan, an Aldabra giant tortoise estimated to be 194 years old, carries unusual genetic traits tied to DNA repair, tumor suppression, mitochondrial health, & the removal of ageing cells. Parts of his epigenome also resemble those of a 5yr old tortoise. Similar patterns show up in exceptionally long-lived people, so the findings could help researchers understand what keeps human cells healthier for longer.
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