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Can we extend our lifespan, one gene at a time?

27-Oct-2015

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There are definitely environmental factors that influence longevity as well as genetic ones.

Genome wide association studies (GWAS) allow the genome to be searched for small variations, called single nucleotide polymorphisms, that occur more frequently in people who live longer.

No new variants for longevity have been conclusively proven in humans.

The study was published in the The Journals of Gerontology, Series A.

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The Journals of Gerontology, Series A

Scientific journal covering the field of aging

University of Cambridge

Collegiate research university in Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Gene Therapy