Jonathan the giant tortoise, 194, offers up insight into secrets of longevity
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“Scientists have analyzed the DNA of Jonathan, a 194-year-old giant tortoise living on Saint Helena, to identify genetic patterns that may protect mitochondrial function and contribute to his extreme longevity.”
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Wildlife stories like this remind us that animals are far more complex than we imagine. The moderate weirdness score suggests this is unusual but not completely unprecedented.
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