AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLongevity Research: A study of Jonathan, the Seychelles-born Aldabra giant tortoise now living on St Helena, identified 287 gene variants linked to DNA repair, inflammation, insulin control and cancer suppression. Researchers hope the findings will shed light on extreme longevity, though they do not yet offer a recipe for longer human life. Flood and Water Safety: A Seychelles report warns that development and damaged riverbanks are weakening rivers’ ability to absorb heavy rain, increasing flood risks for communities. Regional Health Risks: The South-West Indian Ocean outlook urges island states to prepare for heat, heavy rain and cyclones, which can threaten health and contaminate water. Vaccination Alert: Bangladesh’s deadly measles outbreak shows how gaps in childhood vaccination can leave communities vulnerable to a highly infectious disease.
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