'Old age gene' also found in Europeans: German study

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 - 06:49 in Paleontology & Archaeology

A gene linked to longevity in Japanese people has also been uncovered in Europeans, suggesting people with the right genes the world over can reach a ripe old age, a study published Tuesday showed.

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