Caltech Researchers Find Longevity-Linked Mutation

Posted by timothy on Sunday February 16, 2003 @01:19PM from the please-activate-mine dept.

CBNobi writes "A study headed by researchers at CalTech have found a genetic mutation occuring in mitochondrial DNA that may signify longevity. The researchers found that the particular mutation occurred in 17% of centenarians, but only 3.7% of younger individuals. They also found the mutations in identical twins, which is a possible sign of inheritance. Researchers believe the mutation controls factors in DNA replication. The report information is available in a press release by CalTech, and the research abstract is also available."

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And why'd you want to live up to 120? by Anonymous Coward · 2003-02-16 13:41 · Score: 1, Funny

My 401K won't even last me until I'm 70!
Obligatory Heinlein... by pardey · 2003-02-16 15:13 · Score: 2, Funny

'Life is short-'
'But the years are long,'
'Not "While the Evil Days Come Not."'