SciencePhoto: Hindu ScienceJonathan the Giant Tortoise Lives 198 Years Due to Unique Genes
Jonathan, a 198-year-old Aldabra giant tortoise living at the governor's residence on St Helena Island, is the oldest living land animal. Scientists studied his genome and epigenome, discovering 287 unique gene variants that help repair DNA, reduce inflammation, regulate insulin, and suppress cancer, explaining his extraordinary longevity far beyond the typical 93.68-year lifespan of his species.
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