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Jonathan the Tortoise Has Survived 2 Centuries and a Fake Death. Now Scientists Are Unraveling His Anti-Aging Secrets


Scientists studied the genetics of the nearly 200-year-old giant tortoise. What they learned could some day help us extend our longevity.

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