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Long-living mammals tend to have larger brains, leading scientists to suspect that the same genes that boost longevity may also build bigger brains.
Scientists compared the genomes of 46 mammal species, including Homo sapiens, to find immunity genes linked to longevity.
The study shows that the evolution of longer lifespans in mammals took place alongside the expanded immunity genes.
Chikina suggests repeating the experiment in non-mammals, like birds, to see if the link holds true across more branches of the tree of life.
If scientists can decipher if and how these genes affect longevity, they may one day be able to harness that information to develop anti-aging therapeutics.
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