Can You Inherit a Long Life?

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 15:32 in Biology & Nature

A study in nematodes indicates that longevity isn't just in the genes. Non-DNA modifications to the genome can be passed down from parent to offspring, increasing lifespan.

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