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WorldPingDNA samples from Jonathan the 194-year-old tortoise reveal gene variants and epigenetic changes that could contribute to his remarkable lifespan.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Live Science
WorldPingThe open-water hole stretched across 34,400 square miles, or roughly the size of Portugal.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Gizmodo
Kenya’s government has intensified Ebola preparedness efforts amid growing concern over lapses in border screening.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingFears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
WorldPingA new study has revealed how some plants pack the same structures as larger species into a tiny space, making them promising candidates for future crops.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
WorldPingResearchers studying a giant tortoise named Jonathan say it's not just good genes but a lack of genetic wear and tear that has kept him going for nearly two centuries.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
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