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Jonathan the Tortoise, 194, Gets His Genome Sequenced
Original: Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Is 194 Years Old. He Just Had His Genome Sequenced.
Jonathan, a giant tortoise believed to be 194 years old and thought to be the oldest known living land animal, has had his genome sequenced. The analysis of his DNA is drawing attention for what it may reveal about longevity, ageing and cellular repair in a creature that has lived since the 1830s, first arriving on the island of Saint Helena.
Why now: People are fascinated by the world's oldest known land animal and what his DNA could teach about extreme longevity.
Jonathan the tortoiseSaint HelenaThe New York Times
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- Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Is 194 Years Old. He Just Had His Genome Sequenced. · The New York Times
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