In-breeding is ‘key to male longevity’

MARRYING close family might be frowned upon in civilised society but a scientific study published yesterday appears to have discovered one benefit to in-breeding: a long life.

According to an article in the New Scientist, getting together with a cousin could be the answer to having children who live longer.

Giuseppe Passarino of the University of Calabria in Rende, Italy, who conducted the study, believes in-breeding could provide the key to longevity.