Blocking ‘Jumping Genes’ Could Increase Our Lifespan By 15 Percent, New Research Shows

Scientists just discovered a direct cause of aging—and maybe a way to slow it. "If we are right, the human lifespan can be extended dramatically," says the study's lead author.

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