Use the article Years After His Death, Lonesome George's Genome Offers Clues to Long Life"

by Vicky Stein to answer the question.

How does the author shape the central idea?

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by telling readers how to use the information scientists gathered about Lonesome George to help them have longer lives
by telling readers how to use the information scientists gathered about Lonesome George to help them have longer lives

by comparing the genes of giant tortoises like Lonesome George to human genes to learn something about human aging
by comparing the genes of giant tortoises like Lonesome George to human genes to learn something about human aging

by showing how studying Lonesome George’s life will help scientists prevent the extinction of giant tortoises, which not too long ago seemed inevitable
by showing how studying Lonesome George’s life will help scientists prevent the extinction of giant tortoises, which not too long ago seemed inevitable

by explaining why Lonesome George is scientifically interesting and then showing how scientists can use data gathered from him to learn more about humans
by explaining why Lonesome George is scientifically interesting and then showing how scientists can use data gathered from him to learn more about humans

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The author shapes the central idea by explaining why Lonesome George is scientifically interesting and then showing how scientists can use data gathered from him to learn more about humans. This approach highlights the significance of Lonesome George's genome in understanding not only giant tortoises but also potential insights into human longevity and aging.