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Stephanie Holden

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Monday, December 12, 2016 - 14:24

Finding the Fountain of Youth

By Stephanie Holden
For thousands of years, explorers, adventurers, and conquerors have searched for the “fountain of youth,” a magical spring that grants longevity to those who drink from it. Today, the search continues, now led by explorers of a different kind — research scientists.
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