Scientists Sequence Genome of 194-Year-Old Tortoise Jonathan
Researchers sequenced the genome of Jonathan, an Aldabra giant tortoise estimated to be 194 years old and the world's oldest known land animal, to study the genetics of longevity.
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| Oct 9, 10:28 AM | smithsonianmag.com | Scientists Took a Cheek Swab From the World's Oldest Tortoise. His DNA Could Reveal Hints to Longevity |
| Oct 8, 2:19 PM | npr.org | Study finds 194-year-old tortoise is 'aging more slowly than you would expect' |
| Oct 8, 12:06 PM | nytimes.com | Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Is 194 Years Old. He Just Had His Genome Sequenced. |