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Quote by Cynthia Kenyon

“Generally, older people in their fifties, sixties, and seventies are running most countries and are CEOs of corporations. Which isn't to say there aren't entrepreneurs, but if the young were better in every respect, there'd be no reason for the old. Our life span reflects our particular life strategy.”

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Cynthia Kenyon

Cynthia Kenyon is a renowned biologist known for her contributions to the study of biological aging. Born in 1955, she graduated from Stanford University and has been a professor at the University of California, San Francisco. Kenyon's research focuses on extending the lifespan of nematodes, providing new insights into human aging and disease. more

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“My parents lived in a poor rural community on the Eastern Shore, and schools were still segregated. And I remember when lawyers came into our community to open up the public schools to black kids.”

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