Scientists announced on Wednesday that they discovered a rare genetic mutation in an Amish community in Berne, Indiana that could explain why some members of the group live longer than others. Amish ...

BERNE, Ind. (WANE) – A scientific breakthrough in the Amish community in Berne is gaining worldwide attention. Researchers have found a rare mutation in the community that extends their lives by a ...

Researchers found that a genetic mutation among members of an Amish community may actually be helping them live longer and evade aging-related diseases such as diabetes. Experts are now working on a ...

First genetic mutation discovered to protect against multiple aspects of aging in humans Amish carrying the mutation live more than 13 percent longer to 85 years old instead of 75 for those who don't ...

Genetic research involving an Amish community in Indiana garnered international media attention this week, after scientists reported identifying a rare mutation that appears to protect against ...