After accounting for previously unaddressed issues, researchers find that human lifespan is over 50% heritable, challenging previous estimates of 25%.  


Joris Deelen, PhD, one of the researchers on the project (image: stern.de).

Aging &amp; Longevity

The Dementia Surge: New Study Projects Cases to Double by 2060

Researchers project dementia cases in the U.S. to double by 2060, revealing higher incidence in women, Black adults, and APOE ε4 carriers

Brain &amp; Neurons

Considering that, for most of human history, the average human lifespan was 40 years, are we supposed to live beyond this age?

Will Interventions that Delay Aging in Animals Work for Humans?

Researchers have shown that using certain agents targeting hallmarks of aging (like inflammation) can extend lifespan in mice, yet human trials are just beginning to uncover whether they work in humans.

(Aged individuals may benefit from aging interventions that work in animal models | NAD.com)

Stanford Researchers Propose Psychological Stress as a Critical Hallmark of Aging

Stanford scientists propose that the impact of psychological elements like trauma and depression are key drivers of aging.

Stanford researchers propose designating psychological factors like past trauma, depression, and loneliness as a new hallmark of aging.

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New Study Shows Lifespan is 50% Genetic, Doubling Previous Estimates

The Dementia Surge: New Study Projects Cases to Double by 2060

Are We Supposed to Live Past 40?

Will Interventions that Delay Aging in Animals Work for Humans?

Stanford Researchers Propose Psychological Stress as a Critical Hallmark of Aging