{
  "id": 13172088,
  "title": "Scientists Took a Cheek Swab From the World's Oldest Tortoise. His DNA Could Reveal Hints to Longevity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/scientists-took-a-cheek-swab-from-the-worlds-oldest-tortoise-his-dna",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-09T17:28:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Smithsonian",
    "slug": "smithsonian",
    "url": "https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-took-a-cheek-swab-from-the-worlds-oldest-tortoise-his-dna-could-reveal-hints-to-longevity-180989663/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Jonathan, an Aldabra giant tortoise, is about 194 years old and the oldest land animal alive today. Discoveries about his genetics could provide clues to extending lifespan in humans",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}