One of Australia's most distinguished scientists, the Nobel Laureate says longevity can be increased by up to 30 per cent simply through good habits, both physical and mental.
Dr Elizabeth Blackburn at inSitu restaurant in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Cody Pickens
Tasmanian-born Dr Elizabeth Blackburn is a global life force through pioneering work on extending human life and preventing dementia, but when it comes to making food choices the Nobel Laureate defers to the needs of others.
Sitting in the minimalist surroundings of In Situ restaurant inside the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, she opts for "Canned" soup – shiitake and pea leaf dumplings in a vegetable broth – as a main course.
