Early DNA link to longevity puzzle

AN individual’s DNA can help predict how long they will live early on in life, research suggests.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2012 - 00:00

Lucinda Cameron

Scientists studying zebra finches found the best indicator of longevity came from examining a piece of DNA called a telomere when the birds were 25 days old.

Telomeres occur at the ends of the chromosomes, which contain an individual’s genetic code.

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