

#192 Life-extending mutation; Kangaroo poo transplant for cows; irregular sleep linked to increased risk of death
Want to live 20 percent longer? Well, it may be possible in the future thanks to a new discovery. A life-extending mutation has been found in mice, and the team explains how its benefits can be transferred by transplanting blood stem cells. But will it work in humans? Cows’ burps are a big problem for global warming -…
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