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Genome of 194-Year-Old Tortoise Jonathan Sequenced
Original: Scientists Sequence Genome of 194-Year-Old Tortoise Jonathan
Researchers have sequenced the genome of Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise on St Helena believed to be around 194 years old and the oldest known land animal. Scientists hope his DNA will reveal genetic factors behind extreme longevity and healthy aging, drawing wide public fascination with the tortoise who has lived through two centuries of history.
Why now: The tortoise's extraordinary age and the promise of longevity insights make the story compelling.
JonathanSt HelenaSeychelles giant tortoise
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