Feb 2, 2026
longevity
argue that genetics explains roughly half of the variation in human lifespan once “extrinsic” causes of death are removed, a figure far higher than many earlier estimates and one that reshapes how sci...
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New analyses argue that genetics explains roughly half of the variation in human lifespan once extrinsic causes of death are removed, reshaping how scientists prioritize longevity research.