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Rockfish Genes Hold Clues to Human Longevity

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Different Genes Influence Lifespan in Male and Female Mice

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Opinion: Changing When and How Much We Eat May Extend Healthspan

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Mitochondrial Networks Explain Why Caloric Restriction Extends Worms’ Lives

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