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  "id": 12683217,
  "title": "Jonathan the giant tortoise, 194, offers up insight into secrets of longevity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/jonathan-the-giant-tortoise-194-offers-up-insight-into-secrets-of",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-07T18:00:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Science",
    "slug": "guardian-science",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/oct/07/jonathan-the-giant-tortoise-194-offers-up-insight-into-secrets-of-longevity"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "DNA analysis of oldest living land animal reveal patterns on genes that appear to protect functioning of mitochondria The ancient quest to extend human lifespan has received a boost after scientists analysed the genetic code of the world’s oldest living land animal, a giant tortoise called Jonathan. The tortoise, which lives in the grounds of Plantation House, the official residence of the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yale Environment 360",
        "title": "Jonathan, a 192-Year-Old Giant Tortoise, Holds Insights for Aging Well",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/jonathan-a-192-year-old-giant-tortoise-holds-insights-for-aging-well",
        "published": "2026-10-07T18:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Scientific American",
        "title": "Scientists unlock the longevity secrets of 194-year-old Jonathan the giant tortoise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/scientists-unlock-the-longevity-secrets-of-194-year-old-jonathan-the",
        "published": "2026-10-07T18:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Live Science",
        "title": "Scientists discover the genetic secrets that may have helped Jonathan the tortoise live to 194 years old",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/scientists-discover-the-genetic-secrets-that-may-have-helped-jonathan",
        "published": "2026-10-07T19:05:40.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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