A gene linked to exceptional longevity has been shown to reverse heart aging in models of Progeria. The finding could inspire new therapies based on the protective genetics of supercentenarians. Credit: Shutterstock Scientists have uncovered a breakthrough in the fight against a rare genetic condition that causes children to age much faster than normal. The discovery involves "longevity genes" found in people who live exceptionally long lives, often beyond 100 years. Researchers from the