Scientists Sequence Genome of 194-Year-Old Tortoise Jonathan to Study Longevity
Researchers have sequenced the genome of Jonathan, a 194-year-old giant tortoise, to identify genetic traits and DNA repair mechanisms that contribute to his extreme longevity.
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7 publishers have covered this in 8 articles since 7 Oct 2026. New Scientist published first, on 7 October at 18:00 UTC. The most recent article, from The Guardian, appeared on 8 October at 16:11 UTC.
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How it unfolded
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- New Scientist194-year-old tortoise has exceptional DNA repair systems that fight off ageing
- Scientific AmericanScientists unlock the longevity secrets of 194-year-old Jonathan the giant tortoise
- The New York TimesJonathan the Giant Tortoise Is 194 Years Old. He Just Had His Genome Sequenced.
- 404 Media‘Jonathan’ Is the Oldest Land Animal on Earth. He Could Hold the Secrets to Defying Death
- Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories194-year-old tortoise reveals stable gene switches that may help resist aging
- Phys.org - latest science and technology news storiesGiant tortoises outnumber people in Seychelles, with nearly 183,000 on Aldabra
- Latest articlesA 194-year-old tortoise, world’s oldest land animal, may hold clues to longer life
- The GuardianResearchers find 180,000 giant tortoises living on island in Seychelles
Sources
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- Researchers find 180,000 giant tortoises living on island in Seychelles The Guardian ·
- Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Is 194 Years Old. He Just Had His Genome Sequenced. The New York Times ·
- A 194-year-old tortoise, world’s oldest land animal, may hold clues to longer life Latest articles
- Giant tortoises outnumber people in Seychelles, with nearly 183,000 on Aldabra Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
- 194-year-old tortoise reveals stable gene switches that may help resist aging Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
- ‘Jonathan’ Is the Oldest Land Animal on Earth. He Could Hold the Secrets to Defying Death 404 Media
- 194-year-old tortoise has exceptional DNA repair systems that fight off ageing New Scientist
- Scientists unlock the longevity secrets of 194-year-old Jonathan the giant tortoise Scientific American
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- Seychelles
- Aldabra Atoll
- Jonathan
- St Helena island