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		BU scientists discover group of genes that code for 100+ year lifespans (technologyreview.com)
		2 points by carpdiem on July 1, 2010 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 1 comment

carpdiem on July 1, 2010 [–]

I'm pretty sure this is how we end up in a Gattaca future. This is the first story I've seen that really has the chance to make genetic screening followed by IVF worthwhile.

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