Found: genes that let you live to 100
SCIENTISTS have discovered the “Methuselah” genes whose lucky carriers have a much improved chance of living to 100 even if they indulge in an unhealthy lifestyle.
The genes appear to protect people against the effects of smoking and bad diet and can also delay the onset of age-related illnesses such as cancer and heart disease by up to three decades.
Link to article:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/science/biology_evolution/article7127753.ece
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