Doubts Raised Over "Longevity Gene", Other Factors Now Thought To Be Responsible

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Researchers who re-tested findings of previous studies suggesting the so-called "longevity gene" prolonged lifespan through the production of sirtuin proteins, say the effect is most likely not due to that gene but to other confounding genetic factors in the modified organisms used in the experiments.

More bad info taken as gospel.