Early DNA link to longevity puzzle

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

Early DNA link to longevity puzzle
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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