Feb
08
Living fast? Scientists show lifespan is linked to DNA | Science | guardian.co.uk
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Scientists have isolated a gene sequence that appears to determine how fast our bodies age, the first time a link between DNA and human lifespan has been found.
The discovery could have a profound impact on public health and raises the best hope yet for drugs that prevent the biological wear and tear behind common age-related conditions such as heart disease and certain cancers.
[From Living fast? Scientists show lifespan is linked to DNA | Science | guardian.co.uk]
