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Scientists Discover Longevity Genes

Breakthroughs

In study of people over 100 years of age.

Want to know if you’ll make it past 100 years old? Scientists at Boston University have discovered a genetic signature for longevity. The finding is the result of a study of more than 1,000 centenarians, and the researchers plan to offer a free test so people can discover whether they too have the gene. "This is a major breakthrough," says one geneticist. "It shows you that 150 markers [among millions] are all you need to distinguish between people who live to 100 and people who don't."

Read it at The Wall Street Journal