Jeanne Calment, who died recently in her 123d year, being the oldest human being alive on
earth, epitomized our quest for longevity. This deeply rooted quest has been spurred by …

According to developmental genetics theories, aging is a genetically programmed and
controlled continuum of development and maturation. Being dynamic and malleable …

Many epidemiological data indicate the presence of a strong familial component of longevity
that is largely determined by genetics, and a number of possible associations between …

Lifespan experiments of lower organisms and mammals along with recent studies of
centenarians are making inroads into delineating genetic factors that determine the ability to …

After a long and sometimes painful incubation period, biochemical research on aging has
done what we all do eventually: It's come of age. The goal of the field is a deeper …

At first glance, the term life span appears to be a relatively simple concept-how long an
individual lives from birth to death. However, there are several ways to view life span. When …

Many aging-related traits share a common genetic component. How to disentangle it from
trait-specific effects has remained largely unexplored. A new study in Nature Aging uses an …

The current increase in lifespan without an equivalent increase in healthspan poses a grave
challenge to the healthcare system and a severe burden on society. However, some …

Discovering the genetic origin of aging-related traits could greatly advance strategies aiming
to extend health span. The results of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) addressing …

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