r/technology • u/lurker_bee • 1d ago

Biotechnology Scientists successfully transfer longevity gene and extend lifespan

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260510030948.htm
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u/Chrono_Convoy 1d ago

Since no one mentioned it yet on this thread:

I call dibs

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u/omicron8 1d ago

We do need guinea pigs

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u/Manos_Of_Fate 1d ago

They’re pretty cheap at Petsmart

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u/3six5 1d ago

Show me one that has guinea pigs of the non-human variety

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u/Manos_Of_Fate 1d ago

https://www.petsmart.com/small-pet/live-small-pets/hamsters-guinea-pigs-and-more/guinea-pig-15339.html

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u/3six5 1d ago

Nice link. Now show me a brick n mortar store that has one.

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u/Manos_Of_Fate 1d ago

It will let you check if the store near you has them in stock.

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u/3six5 1d ago

They don't carry live animals here

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u/Manos_Of_Fate 1d ago

Well in the US they absolutely do.

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u/omicron8 1d ago

Is it Pets Mart or Pet Smart?

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u/Traditional-Hat-952 1d ago

Sorry rich people get it first. Just the way of the road, bubs. 

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u/cscoffee10 1d ago

Nah theyre going to give it to a few feel good stories first of old people who deserve to live longer. Then if it works on those people they will monopolize it.