A University of Colorado scientist who proved the link between genetics and longevity, leading to breakthroughs in age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s, died earlier this year. Tom Johnson discovered that manipulating a gene in roundworms could extend their lifespan by more tha…
This article was originally published by Colorado Public Radio News (RSS) on Monday, June 8, 2026. TownPost surfaces local news from over 40 outlets and uses AI to score each story for relevance to Longmont and the surrounding area.
Relevance score: 30/100. This story has regional context that may affect Longmont.
TownPost does not modify or rewrite source content. Read the full article at its original publication for complete coverage.
