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Study Suggests 194-Year-Old Tortoise's Genes May Slow Aging
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In Short: A new study in Science Advances suggests the genes of a 194-year-old giant tortoise named Jonathan may provide clues about aging and potential ways to slow it down.
A new study published in Science Advances suggests that the genes of a 194-year-old giant tortoise named Jonathan may provide important clues about why we age and possibly how to slow the process down.
According to the study, researchers are particularly interested in Jonathan's genes because he is aging more slowly than expected.
GERLACH, a researcher involved in the study, noted, 'We know more about Jonathan than we do most 194-year-olds.'
Jonathan's age is estimated to be around 194 years, give or take, making him a unique subject for aging research.
KELLY, another researcher, asked, 'So Jonathan the giant tortoise, how giant is he?'
What this adds
The study does not provide specific details about Jonathan's genetic makeup or how it compares to other animals.
Background
A new study in Science Advances suggests that the genes of a 194-year-old giant tortoise named Jonathan may provide clues about aging and potential ways to slow it down.
A new study suggests that Jonathan, a 194-year-old giant tortoise, may hold genetic clues to slowing down the aging process.
What's confirmed
- And according to a study out this week in the journal Science Advances, his genes may yield important clues about why we age and possibly how to slow it down.
- He's 194 years old, give or take, and he is a giant tortoise who lives on the island of St.
- GERLACH: Well, we know more about Jonathan than we do most 194-year-olds.
- KELLY: So Jonathan the giant tortoise, how giant is he?
What's still developing
- A news rewrite is not the researchers' measurement.
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