Longevity — it's in your genes
Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 17:42
in Biology & Nature
The genetic markers can be used to predict 'exceptional longevity' with 77% accuracy. And they may hold the secrets for treating or preventing many age-related diseases. They may not have discovered the fountain of youth, but scientists are beginning to unravel some of the mysteries of living past 100 — specifically, that it's in your genes.