“In Jonathan, the genetic regulators involved in energy production and DNA repair have remained incredibly stable for almost two centuries, which is striking because they usually deteriorate over time,” notes one of the authors, Justin Gerlach, a researcher in the ecology of giant tortoises at the British University of C. #TortugaJonathan #Longevidad #CienciaGenética (translated)
Jonathan, the 194-year-old tortoise, has revealed his secret to longevity through a genetic study showing 287 unique variants that slow down aging and a methylome that effectively controls DNA repair and other key processes in the organism. #TortugaJonathan #Longevidad #CienciaGenética (translated)
