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Aging Is Recorded in Our Genes

Aging Is Recorded in Our Genes | Science News | Scoop.it

Recent research suggests that more subtle chemical changes to our DNA occur as we age. Now, a comparison of the DNA of a newborn baby with that of a centenarian shows that the scope of these changes can be dramatic, and they may help explain why our risk of cancer and other diseases increases as we get older.


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Long-lived People Distinguished By Their DNA

Long-lived People Distinguished By Their DNA | Science News | Scoop.it
Study finds genetic signatures of the extremely old...
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