Scientists create genetic score that predicts "lifespan"

Scientists create genetic score that predicts "lifespan":

"Researchers", have found a way to predict a person's lifespan by studying the genetic variations in the human genome that are responsible for the inevitable process of aging.

We are all interested in living longer, healthier lives.

From Nutritional advice to lifestyle changes, researchers are hard at work unearthing the secrets to healthy longevity and sharing them with the public.

However, while walking faster or eating fish may raise our chances of living longer, genes also have their say in predicting how long we live.

"21 new genetic locations may predict lifespan."
"Timmers" and "Team" wanted to discover the genetic factors that "decide" who gets to live longer. So, they matched genetic data on over half a million people with information on the lifespan of each of these individuals' parents.

The large sample allowed the researchers to gain statistical insights into the effects of individual genes. Overall, the researchers confirmed six genetic associations with aging that scientists had already established, such as the link between the "APOE" gene and the risk of developing "Alzheimer's".

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