Slovenian scientists make genetics discovery comparable to discovery of new planet

Ljubljana, 21 November - Scientists and researchers of the Clinical Institute of Medical Genetics at the UKC Ljubljana hospital have discovered a new gene for premature ageing as part of an international research group. According to institute head Borut Peterlin, the discovery can be compared to the discovery of a new planet.

Ljubljana Researchers from Slovenia's leading hospital, UKC Ljubljana, speaking to the press about the newly discovered gene which causes premature ageing. Photo: UKC Ljubljana

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Researchers from Slovenia's leading hospital, UKC Ljubljana, speaking to the press about the newly discovered gene which causes premature ageing.
Photo: UKC Ljubljana

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