Health Local 2026-01-30T07:33:57+00:00

New Study: Genetics Determine Up to 50% of Human Lifespan

A new study suggests a greater role for genetic factors in determining human lifespan than previously thought. Scientists estimate their contribution to be about 50%.


New Study: Genetics Determine Up to 50% of Human Lifespan

This aligns with the conclusions of previous research and reflects the results of long-term studies on laboratory animals. Many factors affect human lifespan, such as diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol consumption, environment, and other variables. But what about genetic factors? This has been a controversial question for decades. A new study suggests a greater role for genetic factors than previous research indicated, estimating their contribution to determining human lifespan at about 50%.