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A comment on Scott Kelly's DNA shows unexpected telomere lengthening after year in space. Parent comment

Re:Scott Kelly's DNA shows unexpected telomere lengthening a... by malux85 on Wednesday February 01, 2017 @11:36AM (#13542170)
Correct

In the NASA article they say that it could be attributed to the lower caloric intake and increased exercise

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/how-stressful-will-a-trip-to-ma...

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Re:Scott Kelly's DNA shows unexpected telomere lengthening a... by adrenalinelol on Wednesday February 01, 2017 @11:39AM (#13542215)
Aren't both of those activities more endemic in generally healthy people anyway (tend to live longer)? It'd be a bit of a stretch to say that it'll improve the genetic variables effecting your lifespan.
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