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Jonathan the tortoise turns 194 as scientists study his genes

Original: Jonathan the tortoise is 194 years old and thriving. His genes help explain why. https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops

Jonathan, a giant tortoise believed to be the oldest living land animal, is 194 years old and still in good health. New research into his genetics is being used to explore what allows him to live and thrive for so long, offering clues about longevity and DNA repair in extremely long-lived animals.

Why now: People are fascinated by an animal living nearly two centuries and by what science can learn about aging from his genome

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• Jonathan the tortoise is 194 years old and thriving. His genes help explain why. https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/environment/jonathan-worlds-oldest-tortoise-genes/ · popsci.com@web.brid.gy · 6

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