For The First Time, Researchers Find Longevity Gene That Helps Determine Lifespan

Biological Aging Telomeres (stained yellow) protect the
ends of chromosomes (stained blue). UCLA

From Popular Science:

Humanity's search for the secrets to immortality has inspired Ray Kurzweil's Singularity vision and DARPA's hunt for ageless synthetic beings. Now scientists have discovered a single gene that appears to control how quickly individuals will biologically age, The Telegraph reports. The discovery could not only encourage people to adopt healthier lifestyles earlier, but may eventually help people live longer if scientists can figure out how to manipulate the gene.

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