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What did the study published in Science Advances suggest about rockfish DNA?
It may hold the secrets to a longer life.
How old can some rockfish species live to be?
200 years old
What did the researchers find when they combed through nearly two dozen rockfish genomes?
Genes associated with increased longevity
According to study coauthor Stephen Treaster, what is the greatest risk factor for diseases like cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s?
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Who described the study as 'a cool study' and expressed excitement about the research on remarkable species with extreme lifespans?
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What is the main reason rockfish are studied as a model for longevity?
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What is the incredible diversity in longevity of rockfish species?
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What did the researchers sequence in the genomes of 23 rockfish species?
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What network of genes did the researchers find to be involved in longevity?
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What pathway are the researchers particularly excited about in relation to aging?
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