#104: Gene variant for extreme old age, gravitational waves and dark matter, what fruit flies tell us about nature and nurture
The quest for a longer life continues - raising the question of whether we can escape death. The team discusses a rare gene variant that may explain why centenarians live so long - and how we might be able to use it to create age-defying drugs. The team explores a theory that suggests gravitational waves may be the…
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