Hear the biggest stories from the world of science | 07 August 2026
07 August 2026
Nature staff discuss how animal studies are starting to uncover how DNA repair could prolong life, and how COVID-19 can reawaken dormant viruses.
By
Shamini Bundell &
Nick Petrić Howe
Inspired by long-lived animals — and human centenarians — researchers are hunting for ways to enhance DNA repair and extend…
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