Genes allow humans longer life than apes

Thursday, December 3, 2009 - 13:35 in Biology & Nature

DAVIS, Calif., Dec. 3 (UPI) -- A U.S. gerontologist says genetic advantages allow us to outlive our ape ancestors, although we are more susceptible to diseases of aging.

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