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Oldest Tortoise’s DNA Studied for Clues to Human Ageing

Oldest Tortoise’s DNA Studied for Clues to Human Ageing

Researchers are examining the DNA of the world’s oldest tortoise to uncover mechanisms linked to longevity and disease resistance. Insights from the study could inform future human ageing and health research.

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DNA from world’s oldest tortoise may hold key to human ageing