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Klotho

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Noun1.KlothoKlotho - the Greek goddess of fate who spins the thread of life
Moirae, Moirai - any of the three Greek goddesses of fate or destiny; identified with the Roman Parcae and similar to the Norse Norns


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Longevity gene Variations in a gene called klotho may influence the length of a person's life (161: 36 *).
Named for a figure in Greek mythology, the gene called klotho has stirred controversy since 1997, when a mouse study hinted that it has a role in aging.
 
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