The centenarian genome is a key resource in identifying longevity genes

百岁老人基因组是辨识寿命基因的关键来源

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In recent years, the scientists have even identified so-called longevity genes.

近几年，科学家已经证实所谓的长寿基因确实存在。

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Aging - Will research into "longevity genes" help us live longer and healthier lives?

衰老。对长寿基因的研究是否能帮助人类长寿、健康？

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"And that's what this method does - it captures the complexity of the puzzle and the interaction of all these genes together to produce exceptional longevity."

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So something else must have changed to give the longevity genes their chance to kick in.

ECONOMIST: Centenarians

Dozens more longevity genes have been found in tiny worms and fruit flies.

FORBES: Researchers are unlocking the mysteries of aging.

Far more progress might be made by targeting longevity genes to develop multipronged drugs aimed at diabetes, Alzheimer's, cancer and other age-related maladies.

FORBES: Researchers are unlocking the mysteries of aging.