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- Scientists just found the holy grail gene that could let humans regrow their own limbs one day
- Why do some people live more than 100 years despite drinking and smoking all their life? A new study has a shocking answerHow much do your genes determine how long you'll live? A new study published in Science reveals that genes have a higher contribution to hu...03 Feb, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- Luck, genes, or gut: The secrets of world’s oldest person’s extraordinary 117-year life revealedMaría Branyas, the world's oldest person, passed away at 117. Researchers studying her extraordinary lifespan found a combination of protec...01 Oct, 2025, 06.42 PM IST
- No mother needed: Scientists produce mice from two male parentsChinese scientists have created the first mice with two fathers to reach adulthood. This was achieved by reprogramming imprinted genes usin...03 Feb, 2025, 03.02 PM IST
- Genetics vs lifestyle: How healthy living can extend your lifespanA recent study published in the British Medical Journal Evidence-Based Medicine suggests that adopting a healthy lifestyle can significantl...02 May, 2024, 05.55 PM IST
- Why do the inhabitants of blue zones live longer? Secret lies in their dietInterestingly, certain locations around the world have been discovered where there are a high proportion of centenarians who display remark...27 Jan, 2024, 11.15 AM IST
- Genes vs healthy eating: Can lifestyle changes give you extra years to live?Here's how genes play a crucial role in expanding your lifespan.27 Jan, 2022, 02.22 PM IST
- Is 150 years really the limit of human lifespan?Now researchers in Singapore, Russia, and the US have taken a different approach to estimate the maximum human lifespan. Using a computer m...09 Jun, 2021, 10.29 AM IST
- Length of one's lifespan may soon be predicted, all thanks to DNAAnalysing people's DNA may help predict the length of their lifespan.18 Jan, 2019, 06.15 PM IST
- Rare Amish gene may hold secret to long, healthy lifeNew York, Nov 16 (IANS) In a first, US scientists have found a genetic mutation that has the potential to protect humans against diabetes a...16 Nov, 2017, 07.42 PM IST
- Secret to a long life? Health and education are deciding factorsPeople who are well educated may have a longer lifespan.13 Oct, 2017, 07.55 PM IST
- Swiss-led research team identifies new life-expectancy markersGeneva, July 28 (IANS) A Swiss-led team conducting research on life expectancy said on Thursday it had identified the largest-ever number o...28 Jul, 2017, 05.22 AM IST
- Exposure to famine may curtail lifespan of male descendantsNew York, Dec 6 (IANS) Famine may have a lasting impact on the male descendants of its victims, suggests new research focused on survivors ...06 Dec, 2016, 01.32 PM IST
- How rogue elements of DNA endanger our healthNew York, Sep 18 (IANS) A new study has found evidence that health becomes endangered when ageing cells lose control of rogue elements of D...18 Sep, 2016, 05.52 PM IST
- Want to increase your lifespan? Follow dietary restrictions religiouslyThe study reveals understanding on how dietary restriction leads to increase in lifespan and impacts autophagy in the intestine.15 Jul, 2016, 06.33 PM IST
- Genes that could slow ageing identifiedThe 10-year study by scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and the University of Washington in the US was conducted on yea...12 Oct, 2015, 12.12 PM IST
- White tigers dying young at Nehru zooWhite tigers in captivity are likely to die younger compared to yellow tigers, zoo authorities said following statistics revealing that the...29 May, 2013, 12.45 AM IST
- Ageless actionKhushwant Singh, who was your columnist's beloved first boss, says he is coming on to 98 years and is still earning more than he did in his...16 Feb, 2012, 03.56 AM IST
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