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- Jonathan, 194 years old, lives on Saint Helena
Scientists sequenced the genome of Jonathan, a tortoise born in 1832 and now approximately 194 years old. The study helps reveal the secrets behind her extreme lifespan.
- Field
- ageing and longevity
- What they did
- Scientists have analyzed Jonathan's genome for the first time to understand the secrets behind his extreme lifespan of nearly 194 years.
- Why it matters
- This research could explain how giant tortoises achieve such longevity and potentially provide insights into extending life in other animals.
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