Jonathan the World Oldest Tortoise Aids Research into Healthy Aging
Genetic tests on Jonathan, an estimated 194-year-old giant tortoise, have revealed hundreds of unique gene variants that limit biological wear and tear.
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Researchers conducting genetic tests on Jonathan, an estimated 194-year-old giant tortoise believed to be the world oldest living land animal, have discovered key insights into healthy aging. Good News Network reported that scientists identified 287 unique gene variants that reduce the typical effects of biological aging in the tortoise. [1]
The findings indicate that Jonathan longevity, having hatched around 1832, is influenced by a lack of genetic wear and tear alongside healthy genes. Scientists noted that the tortoise reinforces existing biological understanding of healthy aging observed in humans. [1]
As HEROIC BREAKING NEWS reported earlier, Jonathan lives on St Helena island. Previous genome analysis showed that his mitochondrial function remains as efficient as that of a five-year-old tortoise, demonstrating genetic changes similar to those found in human supercentenarians. [8]
In short
- Jonathan the giant tortoise was hatched in approximately 1832 and is estimated to be 194 years old.
- Researchers identified 287 unique gene variants in Jonathan that reduce the effects of biological aging.
- Jonathan lives on St Helena island and is believed to be the world oldest living land animal.
Sources
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- [1]Nearly 200-year-old Tortoise Becomes First to Contribute Extraordinary Epigenome to Aging ResearchGood News Network, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Nearly 100 Years Old, Mommy the Tortoise Becomes a First-Time Mom to 16 HatchlingsThe Animal Rescue Site Click To Give, 1d ago
- [3]A Nearly 100-Year-Old Tortoise Named Mommy Is Living Up to Her Name After Becoming a First-Time Mom to 16 HatchlingsPeople.com, 1d ago
- [4]Critically Endangered Tortoise Successfully Reproduces for First Time at 100아시아경제, 10h ago
Background
- [5]Mommy (tortoise) on Wikipedia
- [6]Human genome on Wikipedia
- [7]Timeline of aging research on Wikipedia
- [8]Genome analysis reveals exceptional DNA repair systems in world oldest tortoise HEROIC BREAKING NEWS, 1d ago
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 8 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
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- Genome analysis reveals exceptional DNA repair systems in world oldest tortoiseMedical Breakthroughs, 1d ago
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