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Variant In Gene Could Mean Longer Life, Larger Brain

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People who carry a gene variantassociated with longevity also have a larger part of the brain involved in planning and decision-making.

That’s according to a studyin the journal Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology.

Researchers found replicating the mutation in mice enhanced learning and memory.