The reason behind the incredible longevity of centenarians continues to remain something of a mystery.
Australia's oldest ever man has explained how a particularly unusual diet has contributed to his longevity.
The remarkable longevity of Roman sea piers has proven something of a mystery to modern engineers.
Hindu monk Swami Sivananda has attributed his extreme longevity to a combination of yoga and celibacy.
Scientists have identified a potential new way of extending human longevity by up to 60 percent.
A 3.5 million-year-old bacteria found in Siberia could make it possible for humans to live longer.
Scientists have identified the genes that enable these aquatic mammals to live in excess of 200 years.
Scientists believe that our slow metabolic rate is the key to explaining our relative longevity.
New research suggests that the key to longevity might be to remove old worn out cells.
Chief longevity scientist Aubrey de Grey predicts that a cure to aging may be very close indeed.
Research conducted on the bones of a 114-year-old found no genetic reasons for their longevity, instead attributing a he...